BSc Honours
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Analytical and Forensic Science)
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1 Year(s)
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The Extended Diploma in Applied Science is the core qualification studied in the second year of a Level 3 Programme of Study in Applied Science. It is the perfect qualification for students who want to continue their level 3 studies in science following their study of a Foundation Diploma in Applied Science and provides learners with a range of optional pathways to prepare them for progression into University Level Education or employment.
Pathway 3 - Analytical and Forensic Science
The Analytical and Forensic Science pathway has a reduced amount of physics content and increased amount of chemistry content and some focus on the skills required in forensic science. It provides learners with a greater opportunity to gain the required understanding to progress into fields such as forensic science or chemistry related degrees.
In all pathways, a significant amount of time will be spent developing your practical laboratory skills, which will allow you to progress with confidence into technical-based employment or Higher Education science programmes.
While on the second year of the Extended Diploma, you will study the following units regardless of your pathway:
- Principles and Applications of Science 2
- Investigative Project
- Contemporary Issues in Science
- Genetics and Genetic Engineering
- Applications of Organic Chemistry
Plus the following optional units based on your chosen pathway:
Analytical and Forensic Science
- Practical Chemical Analysis
- Forensic Evidence, Collection and Analysis
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