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Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Applied Science (Extended Certificate)

at The Reach Free School, Watford · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Provides students with a theoretical knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of science, preparing them for progression to undergraduate study.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English, maths and 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

  • The Reach Free School

    The Reach Free School Long Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 8AB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Rickmansworth

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