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AAQ Diploma in Applied Science

at Churchdown School, Gloucester · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course will provide good preparation if you are planning to enter employment directly in the applied science sector. The first of three mandatory units you will study is Principles and Applications of Science 1; the second is on Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques; and the third is the synoptic unit of Science Investigation Skills.

What you need to get on

Students entering this Pathway will have a GCSE in English and Maths and Grade 4 in both combined science

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

  • Churchdown School

    Winston Road Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2RB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Gloucester

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