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BTEC Level 3 Applied Science Course in Lewes

Cost£4670.00 Please contact us for more details
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Applied Science Course in Lewes. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus, part-time during the day over two years.

You'll need a GCSE grade 4 in Maths and a grade 4 in a Science subject to join. The course covers biology, chemistry, and physics, alongside specialist topics such as forensic science and environmental science. You'll develop practical laboratory skills, scientific investigation techniques, and research skills. Units are assessed through a mix of coursework and external examinations.

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

Who this course is for

The Pearson Applied Science BTEC is a vocational qualification focused on practical, hands-on learning. It covers biology, chemistry, physics, and specialised topics like forensic science or environmental science. Designed for students aged 16+, it develops technical knowledge, research skills, and industry-relevant experience, supporting pathways to higher education or STEM careers.

Entry requirements

A GCSE grade 4 in Maths and grade 4 in a Science subject.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles and applications of biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • You'll develop practical laboratory techniques used in scientific work.
  • You'll carry out scientific investigations and analyse your findings.
  • You'll explore specialist topics such as forensic science or environmental science.
  • You'll build research skills relevant to science and industry.
  • You'll complete an investigative project on a topic of your choice.
  • You'll engage with contemporary issues in science.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in the laboratory. Assessment combines internally marked coursework and externally marked examinations. Some units are assessed through external synoptic exams. Coursework units are assessed by your tutors at the college.

What you will need to bring

East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory assistant, supports scientists with practical and technical tasks.
  • Laboratory technician, prepares equipment and materials for scientific work.
  • Science technician, maintains lab facilities in schools or research settings.
  • Field scientist assistant, collects and records environmental or ecological data.
  • Quality control assistant, checks products or samples meet scientific standards.

What you could study next

  • A degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or a related science subject, for those aiming at graduate-level science roles.
  • A Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Applied Science, a work-focused step between this qualification and a degree.
  • A degree apprenticeship in a science or laboratory discipline, combining employment with degree-level study.
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