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BTEC Level 3 Applied Science Course in Codsall for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Codsall Community High School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Science Course in Codsall. Classes run at Codsall Community High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers biology, chemistry and physics through practical experiments and scientific investigation. You'll develop analytical and problem-solving skills alongside hands-on lab work. Entry requires grade 55 or above in GCSE Combined Science, or grade 5 or above in two of GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 AAQ BTEC National in Applied Science is a hands‑on science qualification designed to help you build strong practical, analytical and problem‑solving skills. You’ll explore key areas of biology, chemistry and physics through real‑world experiments, scientific investigation and applied learning.

This course is ideal if you enjoy understanding how science works in practice and want a qualification that supports progression to higher education or science‑related careers.

This course is suitable for learners who:

enjoy practical, experiment‑based science

want to develop skills used in laboratories, research and technical environments

prefer applied learning rather than purely exam‑based study

are aiming for science‑related higher education courses or technical roles in industry

You’ll gain confidence in scientific investigation, data handling, laboratory practice and communication of scientific ideas.

Entry requirements

Grade 55 or above in GCSE Combined Science or Grade 5 or above in two out of three from GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics.

What you will learn

  • You'll study core concepts in biology, chemistry and physics.
  • You'll carry out practical experiments and scientific investigations.
  • You'll develop analytical thinking and data interpretation skills.
  • You'll apply scientific knowledge to real-world problems.
  • You'll build problem-solving skills used in laboratory and science settings.
  • You'll learn how to plan, conduct and evaluate scientific work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching, practical lab sessions and applied investigations. Assessment combines internally assessed assignments and externally examined units. Your work is assessed against Pearson Edexcel's national standards for the BTEC qualification.

What you will need to bring

Codsall Community High School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory assistant, supports scientists with practical lab tasks.
  • Laboratory technician, prepares and maintains equipment and samples.
  • Science technician, assists teaching or research in a school or college lab.
  • Quality control technician, tests products in a manufacturing or food science setting.
  • Research assistant, supports scientific projects, usually after further study.

What you could study next

  • A degree in biology, chemistry, physics or a related science subject, the most common next step for university entry.
  • A Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Applied Science, a work-based route into technical roles.
  • A degree apprenticeship in a science or laboratory discipline, combining study with paid employment.
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