BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science
at The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School, Stevenage · school or sixth form
What the college says
A deeper understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics • You will develop a wide range of practical skills by carrying out laboratory tasks, planning investigations, collecting, analysing and presenting data, and reviewing and refining the methodology of practical and laboratory based work • You will see how the Science you learn in lessons can be useful in employment in a science based field of work
What you need to get on
National Diploma (Double) - APS of 4 plus two grades of 5 in GCSE Science
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
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, SG1 4AE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Stevenage
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