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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science

at Newlands Girls' School, Maidenhead · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate22 monthsFull time

What the college says

What will I learn on this course? Unit 1 - Principles and applications of Science I. Students will study some basic concepts in biology, chemistry and Physics, including atomic structure, animal and plant cells and waves. This unit is assessed externally. Unit 2 - Practical Scientific Procedures. Activities are focussed on the development of laboratory skills and includes titrations, colorimetric and chromatography. This unit will be assessed internally Unit 3 - Science Investigative skills. Students will learn how to plan a scientific investigation, collect and collate data, and reach valid conclusions. They will apply these skills to experiments involving enzymes and diffusion of molecules. This unit is externally assessed. Unit 4 - Diseases and infection. Learners will gain understanding of five types of diseases, their causes and how humans try to prevent and treat them. This unit is internally assessed.

What you need to get on

Course requirements You will need to achieve 5 GCSE passes including a minimum grade 4 in GCSE Double Science to be considered for this course.

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

  • Newlands Girls' School

    Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Maidenhead

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