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Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science

at Charters School, Ascot · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Students who wish to explore higher education and careers in science related fields. Students will study topics from across Biology Physics and Chemistry including many of those covered in the dedicated science A-Levels.

What you need to get on

The minimum entry requirements for Charters Sixth Form can be viewed here: https://www.chartersschool.org.uk/3003/curriculum-offer-and-entry-requirements-2026/subject_2/33/entry-requirements-curriculum-guide In addition to these the subject specific entry requirements are: GCSE grade 5-4 in Combined Science, grade 4 in English Language or Literature, 4 in Maths

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

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