BTEC National Award in Applied Biology (Level 3)

EXAMINATION BOARD EDEXCEL
SPECIFICATION CODE : AF870

Course Introduction:
This course provides students with a specialist qualification that prepares students for the use of biology in the workplace. The course offers an engaging programme, giving learners the opportunity to acquire technical and employable skills, knowledge and understanding.
The course studied is designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in a range of sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare them for employment. The qualifications also provide career development opportunities.

Entry Requirements:
To succeed in this course students will need to have attained:
GSCE Grade C in at least 5 subjects including Science

Course Assessment:
Students will study 6 units, consisting of 2 core science units and 4 specialist units.

Core Units:
Fundamentals of Science,
Working in the Science Industry

Specialist Units:
Physiology of Human Body Systems,
Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction,
Biochemical Techniques,
Genetics and Genetic Engineering

Assessment will include case studies, assignments and work-based assessments, along with projects, performance observation and time-constrained assessments where appropriate.

Students will be expected to produce and maintain a portfolio containing evidence of practical based assignments completed in the laboratory.