Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science

An eight-month full-time Level 3 applied science diploma for 16 to 19 year olds heading to science degrees or junior roles.

CINE

Offered by

CINEC Campus

Awarded by

Pearson

Next intake: June 2027
LevelDiploma
Duration8 Months
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science is run by the Faculty of Health Sciences at CINEC Campus for learners aged 16 to 19 who want a career in science-based industries, either through higher education and graduate entry employment or through junior science-based work. It is an eight-month, full-time programme over two semesters. Semester one covers the principles and applications of biology, chemistry and physics, investigative project skills and the functional physiology of human body systems. Semester two continues with biology, chemistry and physics, microbiology and microbiological techniques, biological molecules and metabolic pathways, and diseases and infections.

Modules

11 modules
Principles and Applications of Biology I
Principles and Applications of Chemistry I
Principles and Applications of Physics I
Investigative Project Skills
Functional Physiology of Human Body Systems

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Recommended Background
  • CINEC states there are no fixed entry requirements, but learners are expected to hold qualifications at or equivalent to Level 2.
  • Learners are most likely to succeed with five International GCSEs at good grades and/or BTEC qualifications at Level 2.
  • Other appropriate qualifications, or achievement at year 11 or age 16 in core subjects.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

diploma

Duration

8 Months ยท full-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 14, 2026

Related study areas

BiologyChemistrySciences

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