Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Applied Science (Extended Certificate)
at Writhlington School, Radstock · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Applied Science course is a two year course which will allow you to study how science is used in many different types of professions and industries. The focus of the course is scientific usage, concentrating on how scientists and others use science in their work. You will learn how science contributes to our lifestyle and the environment in which we live. The course is designed to allow you to spend a considerable amount of your time in the laboratory, working on the kind of practical projects that may be undertaken by employees working in science-based industries.
What you need to get on
Grade 44 in Combined Science or Grade 4 in three individual sciences and a Grade 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
Writhlington School
Knobsbury Lane Writhlington, Radstock, BA3 3NQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Radstock
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