Applied Science
at St Mary'S Catholic School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
Year 12 Unit 1: Principles and Application of Science (worth 90 points, externally assessed) Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (worth 90 points, coursework internally assessed) Year 13 Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills (worth 120 points, externally assessed) Unit 10: Biological molecules and Metabolic pathways (worth 60 points, coursework internally assessed)
What you need to get on
Grade 4 in Science or Grade 4-4 in Combined Science
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
St. Mary's Catholic School
BENTON PARK ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE7 7PE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
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London · London · 2 years
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School of Science and Technology Maidstone
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Coulsdon · London · 2 years
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Dartford · South East · 2 years
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The St Thomas The Apostle College
London · London · 2 years
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Arlesey · East of England · 2 years
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Harrow · London · 9 months