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Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science

at Copleston High School, Ipswich · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The course is designed to provide breadth rather than depth of science content, emphasizing instead the experimental and technical aspects of working in science. A significant proportion of the final grade is made up of assignments completed in school giving students the chance to combine knowledge and understanding, scientific procedures and technical skill. The way science is viewed by the general public and portrayed in the media is also explored. Year 2

What you need to get on

Centre requirements at least 2 grade 5s in GCSE science or its equivalent.

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

  • Copleston High School

    Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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