Pearson NQF National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
at The Mosslands School, Wallasey · school or sixth form
What the college says
The BTEC Applied Science course aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding and apply these where science is used. To enable students to appreciate and evaluate the impact that scientific work has on society and to prepare students for further study on a course in science or in a science-related subject, or for training in a science-related occupation.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE Grades at 4+, inc English and Maths
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
The Mosslands School
Mosslands Drive, Wallasey, CH45 8PJ
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Wallasey
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