Specification points
Edexcel BTEC National (AAQ) in Applied Science (Extended Certificate) 610/3965/2
28 points in 6 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.
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1 Principles and Applications of Biology
2 Principles and Applications of Chemistry
3 Principles and Applications of Physics
4 Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
- 4A Undertake techniques to determine chemical concentration and composition of substances
- 4B Undertake biological procedures to investigate concentration and distribution of biological components
- 4C Undertake physical procedures to examine energy transfer
- 4D Review personal development of scientific skills for laboratory work
5 Science Investigation Skills
- 5A Undertake a literature search and review to produce an investigative project proposal
- 5B Produce a plan for an investigative project based on a proposal
- 5C Safely undertake the project, collecting, analysing and presenting the results
- 5D Present the conclusions from the project using correct scientific principles