Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science

at Wyke Sixth Form College, Hull · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Level 3 Applied Science opens the door for you to access a broad range of science related careers. This qualification will allow you to progress into many science related degree subjects at university, such as nursing, midwifery, biomedical sciences, physiotherapy, radiology and many others. If you are interested in science but find the emphasis on assessment by examinations does not allow you to show your full potential than this course could be for you. The Applied Science course will allow you to study how science is applied in many different types of professions and industries. The focus of the course is scientific usage, concentrating on how scientists and others use science in their work.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or better for a full BTEC 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

  • Wyke Sixth Form College

    Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4NT

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

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.

See all 186 providers teaching it