BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science
at Newcastle-under-Lyme College, Newcastle · college
What the college says
Full time
What you need to get on
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including maths and English Language, in subjects relevant to your A Level or A+ Programme subject choices.?In addition you will have at least grade 5-5 in Combined Science GCSE or two grade 5s in any science subject.?For Sports Science this must include:?GCSE Science (preferably Biology) at grade 5 or above.
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
NSCG Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Newcastle-under-Lyme Campus
Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2GB
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Start dates
- 17 September 2026 · Newcastle-under-Lyme
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