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

at Weston Favell Academy, Northampton · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Level 3 Applied Science is aimed at giving students the knowledge and skills with which to move into either Higher Education, apprenticeships or employment in fields which call for expertise across a range of science disciplines. Through this course, students gain both academic understanding in a range of scientific areas but also the skills needed in order to do research and to carry out scientific investigations.

What you need to get on

Students should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 5 or above including a Grade 5 in Science, Maths and English Language.

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

  • Weston Favell Academy

    Booth Lane South, Northampton, NN3 3EZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Northampton

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