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Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science

at Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course is for students who are interested in following a career in science. Opportunities for further study exist in the form of the level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma or a full time degree in a related subject. Our students have gone on to study everything from Architecture to Midwifery as the skills gained during the course are valued by universities. In combination with other subjects, students could study the following subjects at university: Adult Nursing, Law, Sport Science, Pharmacy, Psychology, Health and Social Care, and Forensic Science.

What you need to get on

5 x grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths. Grade 4/4 in Combined Science or at least 2 x grade 4 from Triple Science.

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

  • Bluecoat Sixth Form

    BLUECOAT ACADEMIES TRUST ASPLEY LANE, NOTTINGHAM, NG8 5GY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · NOTTINGHAM

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