The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science is intended as an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education courses. The qualification is wide-ranging and equivalent in size to three A Levels. It has been designed as a two-year, full-time programme of study.

Learners will study THREE mandatory AND optional units :

• Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Science II
• Unit 6: Investigative Project
• Unit 7: Contemporary Issues in Science