BTEC National Foundation 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.

20 providers teach this exact qualification.

South West5

City College Plymouth
42 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,500
New College Swindon
Swindon · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version
Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 to include English Language or Literature, Maths and all Science GCSEs.
Their version
Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of four GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 including Maths and English. You should also have the following grades in Science: Chemistry (4), Biology (4) a
Their version
Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of four GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 including Maths and English. You should also have the following grades in Science: Chemistry (4), Biology (4) a
Their version

East of England4

Arthur Mellows Village College
Peterborough · 2 years
They ask for: Need to satisfy the entry requirements to Arthur Mellows Sixth Form. Students will also need to have gained 2 Science GCSE's at Grade 6 or better or achieved a
Their version
Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and must include English maths and science.
Their version
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Southend-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: * four GCSEs at grade four/grade C or above, including maths, English and science, or * Applied Science Level 2 Extended Certificate plus maths and English at g
Their versionFree
The Chalk Hills Academy
2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE 9 to 4 including English and/or Maths
Their versionFree

Yorkshire and The Humber3

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
Their version
Hull College Group
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths, English and Science In addition: An interest in chemistry, biology and physics
Their version
Sheffield College, The
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
Their version

South East3

East Surrey College
Redhill · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£3,328
Northfleet Technology College
Gravesend · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above. GCSE Science at Grades 4:3 or above.
Their versionFree
Seaford Head School
Seaford · 2 years
They ask for: Combined Science grade 55 or Triple Sciences, grade 5, 5, 5. English and Mathematics grade 5
Their versionFree

West Midlands2

Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Birmingham · 1 year
They ask for: Contact to discuss
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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Wolverhampton · 2 years
They ask for: see https://sixthform.olsc.org.uk/
Their versionFree

North West2

Runshaw College
Leyland · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5x Grade C/Level 4 including Maths and 44 in Combined Science, or 4s in 2 of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Their versionFree
St Helens College
St. Helens · 432 hours
They ask for: Please check www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk
Their version

London1

United Colleges Group
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
Their version£2,882