Applied Science Level 3 A Level equivalent
at Park View School, Chester Le Street · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students develop a knowledge and understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Applied Science is a qualification which enables students to explore the world of science in a practical and relevant way. The course is taught with a vocational perspective with a strong influence on the way that the investigations carried out link into the way which scientists work within industry. The topics covered are varied, ranging from the way which scientists work to the way the human body works to sports science.
What you need to get on
Grade 4 in level 2 equivalent course and Grade 4 in English Language and Maths
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
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
Park View Sixth Form
Church Chare, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QA
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 5 September 2026 · Chester-le-Street
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