Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Science Course in Scarborough. Classes run full-time at Scarborough Sixth Form College. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec applied science qualification covers biology, chemistry, and physics, with a strong focus on practical lab work and scientific investigation. You'll explore how science is applied in industry, developing skills in data analysis, planning experiments, and communicating results. The course runs over one year and sits alongside other subjects well, including Health and Social Care and Sport. It supports progression to university or employment in science-related fields.
Who this course is for
More details about studying Science Single at Scarborough Sixth Form College can be found on the S6F website, https://s6f.ac.uk/courses/science-applied-single?category=applied-generals. Our admissions team will be happy to answer any queries sent to [email protected]
Entry requirements
Please see the S6F Website for current entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll explore biology, chemistry, and physics and how they're applied in industry.
You'll develop practical lab skills, including analysis of chemicals, enzymes, and circuits.
You'll plan and carry out scientific investigations.
You'll collect, analyse, and present scientific data.
You'll communicate findings clearly, in line with what universities and employers expect.
You'll build transferable skills that support further study or work in science.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions in the lab. Assessment combines internally assessed units, marked by your tutors, with externally assessed units set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The internal units are assessed through assignments and project work. The external units are assessed through written exams or tasks under supervised conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Laboratory technician: supporting scientists in research or testing environments.
Science technician: working in schools, colleges, or industrial labs.
Healthcare science assistant: supporting clinical teams in NHS or private settings.
Environmental monitoring officer: testing and recording environmental data.
Pharmaceutical production operative: working in drug manufacturing and quality control.
What you could study next
BSc in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Biomedical Science: this btec applied science qualification is recognised for university entry and supports applications across science degree programmes.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Science: a Level 4 work-related route into science careers without a full degree.
Level 3 T Level in Health or Science: if you want a more vocational route with a substantial industry placement.
