Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science
at Heston Community School, Hounslow · school or sixth form
What the college says
BTEC LEVEL 3 APPLIED SCIENCE The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science is a vocational course that can be viewed as the perfect hybrid between practical skills and academic performance, grounded in the real world of scientific work. Students will study of a broad range of topics across Biology, Chemistry and Physics allowing them to acquire a high level of practical laboratory skills from which the theory is drawn in a context-based approach. Learners will consolidate their understanding of the principles and applications of science, with the option to select modules such as Biomedical Science, Material Science, Forensic Science or Astronomy.
What you need to get on
Attainment 8 Score of 38+ and preferably a Grade 4+ in Science, English and Mathematics
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
Heston Community School
Heston Road, Hounslow, TW5 0QR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hounslow
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