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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science

at Rossett School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Science is everywhere in today’s world and part of our daily lives. The Applied Science course explores the fundamentals of science through observation and experiment. The course includes topics such as atomic structure, animal cells and plant cells, to the applications of science in different industries including forensics, pharmaceuticals and sports science. This course is a more practical application of science and will require students to develop their scientific report-writing skills.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE at level 4+ including GCSE grade 4/4+ in at least two sciences.

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

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