Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Applied Science (Extended Certificate)
at The Bourne Academy, Bourne · school or sixth form
What the college says
Post 16 students
What you need to get on
5 GCSE grades 9-4 or BTEC Level 2 passes, including Grade 4-4 in Combined Science Trilogy OR Grade 4 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics
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
Bourne Academy
Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, PE10 9DT
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Bourne
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