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

at Bede Academy, Blyth · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science is a Level 3 qualification equivalent to one A-level, designed for students interested in pursuing further education or careers in science-related fields.

What you need to get on

• 5 GCSEs grades A* - C/9 to 4 including English and Mathematics • GCSE grade 4 in any Science

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

Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Blyth

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