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Vocational BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science

at Marriotts School, Stevenage · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Single Award BTEC (Extended Certificate 360GLH) 3 Mandatory units: • Principles and Applications of Science I (90 GLH External) • Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (90 GLH Internal) • Science Investigation Skills (120 GLH External). In addition, there will be an optional unit (60GLH Internal), this unit will be selected by the teachers to allow it to be tailored for the strengths and interests of the class Double Award BTEC (National Diploma720 GLH) In Addition to the above units, the following units will be taught • Principles and Applications of Science II (120GLH External) • Laboratory Techniques and their Application (90GLH Internal) • Investigative Project (90GLH Internal) An additional 60 GLH optional unit chosen by teacher and marked internally.

What you need to get on

What are the subject requirements? You will need to have a Merit in a Science Level 2 BTEC or a 5 in at least one Science GCSE and a 4 in either Maths or English.

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

  • Marriotts School

    Brittain Way, Stevenage, SG2 8UT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Stevenage

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