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AAQ Applied Science

at Northstowe Secondary College · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is not just for those who wish to pursue Science as a career but also for anyone who wishes to improve their IT and report writing skills and the ability to analyse and evaluate data.

What you need to get on

To study Applied Science, students on either the Combined Science or Separate Science GCSE programmes will be considered. If students study Combined Science, they must achieve a 5-5 Grade or above. If students study Separate Sciences, they must achieve a Grade 5 or above in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students must also obtain a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics and a a Grade 5 or above in English Language / Literature

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Northstowe Sixth Form

    NORTHSTOWE LEARNING COMMUNITY STIRLING ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 1DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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