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BTEC Level 3 Applied Science Course in Wallingford for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Laboratory Technician Courses in South Oxfordshire.

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About this course

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

This qualification covers the broad sweep of science. You won't need to pick just one science subject. Units span biology, chemistry, and physics alongside applied and practical science skills. The course sits well alongside science A-levels too.

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

Who this course is for

This is a course that will suit a wide variety of students. It is designed to offer an option for students who enjoy Science in its entirety and don’t want to narrow their option, however it is also designed to sit alongside - and compliment - Science based A-levels. It is a great course to take as a route into more vocational Science careers from Paramedic Science, Adult Nursing or Midwifery to Sport Science.

Entry requirements

5 Grade 4s at GCSE (including English & Maths)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore core biology, chemistry, and physics concepts.
  • You'll develop practical laboratory skills used in real scientific work.
  • You'll learn how to plan and carry out scientific investigations.
  • You'll analyse and interpret scientific data.
  • You'll understand how science applies to health and sport contexts.
  • You'll build scientific communication skills for written and practical tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are marked by your teachers and checked by Pearson. Exams test your scientific knowledge and application.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wallingford School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory Technician, supports scientific testing and experiments in a lab.
  • Laboratory Assistant, prepares equipment and samples for research teams.
  • Science Technician, maintains lab equipment and assists with practical sessions.
  • Healthcare Science Support Worker, assists clinical science teams in the NHS.
  • Pharmacy Technician, prepares and dispenses medicines under pharmacist supervision.

What you could study next

  • A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, for learners wanting a traditional university route.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science, a larger qualification covering more units.
  • Higher National Certificate in Applied Science, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • Degree in Biomedical Science, Nursing, or Sport Science, building on the vocational science foundation this course provides.
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