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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science

at Meadowhead School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course involves a combination of internally and externally assessed components. The first year includes written assignments, these are based around a variety of scientific practical techniques. There is a formal exam which will be based on content taught in the first year. This includes topics within Chemistry, Physics and Biology. The second year will include an externally assessed exam (completed in lesson time) based on a variety of practical skills and techniques. There will also be another unit of written assignments, these are based on a variety of aspects of human physiology. The units are listed below: Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills. Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems

What you need to get on

You’ll need a B grade in Core & Additional Science or a Merit grade at BTEC science level 2 and also at least a C grade in Maths and English.

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

  • Meadowhead School Academy Trust

    Dyche Lane, Sheffield, S8 8BR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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