BTEC First Award in Principles of Applied Science

Level 2Applied and BTECAwardPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

24 providers teach this exact qualification.

North West5

Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 1 year
They ask for: GCSE grade 3 in Maths, English and Science.
Their version£1,008
East Lancashire Learning Group
Nelson · 1 year
They ask for: 4 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 3, or a Level 1 BTEC which must include a Grade 3 in English Language or Literature and Maths.
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Holy Cross College
Bury · 1 year
They ask for: 3 GCSE's at grades 3 or above and one GCSE at grade 4 or above. Grade 4 Maths and Grade 3 Science GCSE are recommended.
Their versionFree
St John Rigby College
Wigan · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
The Oldham College
Oldham · 588 hours
They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 including mathsand English or a vocational qualification Level 1, plus GCSE grade D/3 in both maths and English. English & maths
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Bradford College
Bradford · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4 including English or maths or equivalent.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Three GCSEs at grade 3, including English or maths or equivalent. English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4.
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Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: You will need a grade 4 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths, and four other GCSEs with at least a grade 3.
Their versionFree
Sheffield College, The
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
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Chichester College Group
Chichester · 1 year
They ask for: You need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including a grade 3 in Science. br / div /div
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MidKent College
Gillingham · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including English or maths at grade D/3 or above.
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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
9 months
They ask for: Minimum of 5 9-1 grades at GCSE.
Their versionFree
St Vincent College
Gosport · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Croydon College
Croydon · 18 weeks
They ask for: 3 GCSEs grade 9-3 (A*-D) or a related Level 1 vocational qualification including, English, maths and Science. Equivalence of these qualifications will be consid
Their version£1,743
Raynes Park High School
London · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Stanmore College
Stanmore · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
The Courtyard Islington
London · 2 years
They ask for: An interest in science.
Their versionFree

Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 42 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Double Science, English and Maths. If you�ve completed a BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Science, you should have
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Solihull College and University Centre
Solihull · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements are normally: GCSE grade C (or 4) or above in Mathematics, English Language, Science (3 sciences or double award) or a Merit grade or above i
Their versionFree
South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 1 year
They ask for: Students will need to have ONE of the following:Level 1 in Science with a final strong overall Merit profile alongside GCSEs (or the equivalent grades) of at le
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Cotham School
Bristol · 1 year
They ask for: 4 x GCSE at grade 3 (or above), including English language and mathematics.
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Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSE at 3/D or above and must include English maths and Science.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£360