Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
at The Trafford and Stockport College Group, Altrincham · college
What the college says
Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for
What you need to get on
General entry requirements for our Level 3 Advanced Vocational Qualification include 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English and/or Maths. For Applied Science we are looking for applicants with Grade 4s or above in your GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics.We are an inclusive College and will consider all applications on a case by case basis at interview
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
Stretford Campus
Trafford College Group Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0XH
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Trafford College Group Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Stretford
- 1 September 2026 · Stockport
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