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Qualification details

AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Applied Science (Double Award)

Qualification summary

This specification has been designed to encourage students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding relating to science. This specification can be used to prepare candidates for further
study or training in science related occupations and gives an insight into career opportunities in science related areas.
The AS and A Level specifications in Applied Science are intended to encourage candidates to:
• develop and sustain an interest in, and enjoyment of, science;
• appreciate how science develops and the impacts such developments may have in present day
society;
• develop essential knowledge and understanding relating to science and, where appropriate, the
applications of science, and the skills needed for the use of this in new and changing situations;
• develop practical skills relevant to science;
• appreciate the importance of science as a human endeavour which interacts with social,
philosophical, economic, environmental and industrial matters;
• encourage candidates to develop skills in communication, application of number and the use of
ICT.

Qualification details

100/5012/7
AQA - Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
3
GCE - GCE A Level
Double Award
Accreditation start date:
01/08/2005
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2014
Certification end date:
31/08/2015
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English
The AS and Advanced GCE in Applied Science have been designed to form qualifications which provide knowledge and understanding of this vocational area. They are ideal qualifications for those
students who want a broad background in science, which will allow them to progress to further or higher education, training or employment.
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  • 02 Science and Mathematics
    • 02.1  Science
720
A*A*/A*A/AA/AB/BB/BC/CC/CD/DD/DE/EE
Portfolio of Evidence
Written Examination
All AS and A2 units are assessed through independent assessment and holistic assessment is addressed within A2 units.

See attached revised documents dated 10.12.08
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Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are mandatory plus two units from Group A and three units from Group B.
  • R/103/0419 - Investigating Science at Work
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Portfolio of Evidence.
  • L/103/0418 - Energy Transfer Systems
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Written Examination.
  • J/103/0420 - Finding out about Substances
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Portfolio of Evidence.
  • L/103/0421 - Food Science and Technology
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Portfolio of Evidence.
  • R/103/0422 - Choosing and Using Materials
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Written Examination.
  • Y/103/0423 - Synthesising Organic Compounds
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Portfolio of Evidence.
  • D/103/0424 - Planning and Carrying out a Scientific Investigation
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Portfolio of Evidence.
  • A  -  Group A
    Units 8, 11 or 14
    • H/103/0425 - Medical Physics
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Written Examination.
    • T/103/0428 - Controlling Chemical Processes
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Written Examination.
    • T/103/0431 - The Healthy Body
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Written Examination.
  • B  -  Group B
    Units 9, 10, 12, 13, 15 or 16
    • K/103/0426 - Sports Science
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • M/103/0427 - The Physics of Performance Effects
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • A/103/0429 - The Actions and Development of Medicines
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • M/103/0430 - Colour Chemistry
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • A/103/0432 - The Role of the Pathology Service
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.
    • F/103/0433 - Ecology, Conservation and Recycling
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 8.30%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Portfolio of Evidence.