Applied Science (BTEC National Extended Certificate - Alternative Academic Qualification) (Pearson)
at Workington Academy, Workington · school or sixth form
What the college says
For anyone who sees their future career in Science, the Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science 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.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 and above, which must include Maths, English and either 5-5 in Combined or Grade 5 Separate Science GCSEs.
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
Workington Academy
Stainburn Road Stainburn, Workington, CA14 4EB
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Workington
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