BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science
at DCG, Derby · other provider
What the college says
School leavers with a strong interest in science with an aim to work in the science sector or to study a science related subject at HE.
What you need to get on
Minimum entry requirements are GCSE English language 4, GCSE mathematics 4, GCSE combined science 4,4 or if triple science was studied 4,4,4.
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
DERBY COLLEGE @ THE JOSEPH WRIGHT CENTRE
Cathedral Road, Derby, DE1 3PA
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Derby
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