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AAQ L3 ExtCert Applied Science

at Franklin Sixth Form College, Grimsby · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you�re a budding scientist, this is the course for you. Study key scientific ideas and refine your lab skills as you open up a variety of different career paths, including biomedical science, pharmacology, and law.

What you need to get on

Level 3 general entry criteria + Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) as 4/4/4 or combined Science at 4s or above or, a Merit in a vocational Science qualification

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

  • Franklin Sixth Form College

    Franklin Sixth Form College Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, DN34 5BY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Grimsby

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