BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

65 providers teach this exact qualification.

London19

Acland Burghley School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4+ in mathematics, science L2 Diploma distinction or merit with recommendation
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Brentside High School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 9-4 at GCSE plus subject specific requirements: Grade 4-4 in GCSE combined science or 4 in biology, chemistry and physics; and Grade 4 in mathematics
Their versionFree
E-Act Crest Academy
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Eastbrook School
Dagenham · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and Maths.
Their versionFree
Featherstone High School
Southall · 18 months
They ask for: Level 3 Entrance Criteria 5A*-D/9-3. Minimum GCSE of a D/3 in both English Lang and Maths plus DD/33 in Double Science required. Level 2 BTECs accepted at Pass
Their versionFree
Graveney School
London · 12 months
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for Advanced Level courses are 5 full GCSE grades at 4 to 9, or grades A* to C, including English Language and Maths. Any vocatio
Their versionFree
Harrow College
Uxbridge · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Heston Community School
Hounslow · 2 years
They ask for: Attainment 8 Score of 38+ and preferably a Grade 4+ in Science, English and Mathematics
Their versionFree
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4+ in mathematics, science L2 Diploma distinction or merit with recommendation
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Langley Park School For Girls
Beckenham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language, Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and Grade 4-4 or above in Combined Science (or 4-4-4 in Triple Science)
Their versionFree
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
London · 18 months
They ask for: Academy Sixth Form entry requirement
Their versionFree
New City College
London · 23 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,225 to £4,670
Paddington Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: 6+ grades at 9-4 including English, Maths and Science.
Their versionFree
Parliament Hill School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4+ in mathematics, science L2 Diploma distinction or merit with recommendation
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Rivers Academy West London
Feltham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE or equivalents grade 9-4 including English & Maths grade 4/5
Their versionFree
South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Upon Thames · 1 year
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their version£4,670
William Ellis School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4+ in mathematics, science L2 Diploma distinction or merit with recommendation
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William Morris Sixth Form
London · 2 years
They ask for: English Lang Grade 4, Maths Grade 4, five subjects at Grades 4 or 5
Their versionFree
Wimbledon College
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English.
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Yorkshire and The Humber14

Batley Girls' High School
Batley · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 4 in Chemistry plus one other Science Grade 6 or alternatively Combined Science Grade 5/5. GCSE Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language.
Their versionFree
Bingley Grammar School
Bingley · 24 months
They ask for: To study in the Sixth Form, students much achieve the general entry requirements which are a minimum of 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above from a ran
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Bishop Burton College
Beverley · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria + Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) as 4/4/4 or combined Science at 4s or above or, a Merit in a vocational Science qualificati
Their versionFree
Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria + Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) as 4/4/4 or combined Science at 4s or above or, a Merit in a vocational Science qualificati
Their versionFree
Hall Cross Academy
Doncaster · 2 years
They ask for: Please visit the academy website for further details.
Their versionFree
King Ecgbert School
Sheffield · 2 years
They ask for: 4- 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including science, maths and English.
Their versionFree
Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or Maths. English and Maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4.
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Meadowhead School
Sheffield · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
Their versionFree
Ron Dearing Utc
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grade 4+ including English & Maths
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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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South Craven School
Keighley · 2 years
They ask for: To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals),
Their versionFree
St Bede'S and St Joseph'S Catholic College
1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Wyke Sixth Form College
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or better for a full BTEC programme
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West Midlands7

Aston Manor Academy
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 4- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English.
Their versionFree
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 94 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Dual Award Science and either English or Maths (with at least a grade 3 in the other). A Level 2 Applied S
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Broadway Academy
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 4- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English.
Their versionFree
Heathfield Knoll School
Kidderminster · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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King Edward Vi Sheldon Heath Academy
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Please refer to the KESH academy Sixth Form course page for specific entry requirements. At least 2 grade 5s and 3 grade 4s at GCSE to study BTEC Level 3. Subje
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Madeley Academy
2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GSCEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics. 2 Grade 4 or above in GCSE Science courses.
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Swanshurst School
2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent at grade 4 or above. English Language at 4. Mathematics at 4. Science at 4/4
Their versionFree

North West6

Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements for the Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science generally include GCSE in Combined Science at grade 4, GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths, at
Their version£2,335
Lakes College West Cumbria
Workington · 198 hours
They ask for: 5 GCSEs 9-4 including English and Maths
Their version£4,670
Oldham Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 passes (grade 4 or above) at GCSE, including in both English and Maths (not including Level 2 vocational qualifications).
Their versionFree
The Mosslands School
Wallasey · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grades at 4+, inc English and Maths
Their version£30
Turton School
Bolton · 22 months
They ask for: English, Maths and Science at grade 5
Their versionFree
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5-4 in GCSE Combined Science and Grade 4 in English
Their versionFree

South East6

East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: A GCSE grade 5 in Maths and grade 55 in Science.
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East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: A GCSE grade 4 in Maths and grade 4 in a Science subject.
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King Alfred'S
Wantage · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade A* to C
Their versionFree
St Paul'S Catholic School
Milton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: 24 points or more are needed to study this programme. Students must also have at least two Grade 4’s in Science GCSEs to study either programme.
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The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Aylesbury · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.
Their versionFree
Wheatley Park School
Oxford · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
Their versionFree

East Midlands5

Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths. Grade 4/4 in Combined Science or at least 2 x grade 4 from Triple Science.
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Lincoln Christ'S Hospital School
Lincoln · 23 months
They ask for: Five GCSE grades 9 - 4 or equivalent including English and Mathematics
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St George'S Academy
Sleaford · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for Level 3 applied programmes. In addition, Grade 4 or above in GCSE Science (single or combined) or Merit in Level 2 BTEC Appli
Their versionFree
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Higher Grades at GCSE
Their versionFree
Wqe and Regent College Group
Leicester · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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East of England4

Ormiston Victory Academy
Norwich · 2 years
They ask for: In order to follow a vocational or mixed level 3 programme of study you should have achieved 5 or more (or equivalent) Grade 5s or above, including English & Ma
Their versionFree
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Stevenage · 2 years
They ask for: National Diploma (Double) - APS of 4 plus two grades of 5 in GCSE Science
Their versionFree
The Stockwood Park Academy
2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE 9 to 4 including English and/or Maths
Their versionFree
West Suffolk College
Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade 4 or above including Science and English or Math
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South West2

City College Plymouth
28 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£4,000
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Swindon · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 5-5 in combined science or 2 grade 5s in separate science, grade 5 in English and grade 5 in Maths
Their versionFree

North East2

Emmanuel College
Gateshead · 2 years
They ask for: Students should achieve a grade 5 or better in a combined science with at least a grade 4 in the other. Students must have a subject teacher recommendation.
Their versionFree
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£3,024 to £6,048