BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science
at St Paul'S Catholic School, Milton Keynes · school or sixth form
What the college says
The BTEC Applied Science courses provide an alternative pathway to employment and higher education; they are vocational courses focusing on how Science is applied in the workplace. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge underpinning all aspects of Science across a variety of industries. Within the course you will be undertaking practical work, investigating phenomena, reporting your findings as well as writing scientifically. The course is unique amongst the Science courses because it covers the three main disciplines of Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
What you need to get on
24 points or more are needed to study this programme. Students must also have at least two Grade 4’s in Science GCSEs to study either programme.
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
St Paul's Catholic School
Phoenix Drive Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, MK6 5EN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Milton Keynes
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