Applied Science: BTEC L2 First Award in Principles of Applied Science
at St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Principles of Applied Science Award has been designed to deliver the Key Stage 4 Programme of Study for science by covering the key scientific principles vital for both scientists and citizens of the future. The qualification is appropriate for learners of all abilities who will benefit from a practical and applied approach to learning in a vocational context.
What you need to get on
Minimum of 5 9-1 grades at GCSE.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Rochester
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