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Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Applied Science (Extended Certificate)

at Eltham Hill School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The AAQ Applied Science course is a valuable and challenging course designed to help students prepare for further and higher education, apprenticeships or employment. Pearsons (Edexcel) have written the course in collaboration with many employers and universities to ensure the content is relevant and the qualification is challenging, and valued. Students who achieve strong grades in AAQ have access to many courses in a wide range of universities, apprenticeships, or routes into employment.

What you need to get on

4+ in 2 GCSE Sciences or 4-4+ GCSE Combined Science AND 4+ in GCSE Mathematics

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

  • Eltham Hill School

    Eltham Hill, London, SE9 5EE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 6 September 2026 · London

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