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Applied Science

at Titus Salt School, Shipley · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

For anyone who sees their future career in Science the Applied Science qualification is an excellent starting point. It covers a wide range of topics across biology, chemistry and physics and will allow you to acquire a high level of practical laboratory skills from which the theory is then drawn. In order to be successful on this course you should enjoy and be good at working independently, meeting deadlines, solving problems, and extracting information from new sources. The qualification will have an overall grade of pass, merit, distinction or distinction* calculated on the total points achieved.

What you need to get on

Candidates need GCSE combined science at 5-5 or separate sciences 5. Mathematics at GCSE Grade 5 is also desirable.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Titus Salt School

    Higher Coach Road Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5RH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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