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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Applied Science Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course covers biology, chemistry, and physics alongside practical laboratory skills. You'll explore scientific principles and develop hands-on techniques used across the science industry. The college has links with local companies and universities, which can provide work experience and insight into higher education routes.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or Maths. You finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science.

Who this course is for

What is it? BTEC Applied Science qualifications are designed to provide relevant knowledge and practical skills from various science disciplines to progress onto higher education and employment in the science industry. Why study this course at Blackpool Sixth? Our links with local companies and universities can provide you with valuable work experience of science applications and insights into many associated higher education courses. Specific course entry requirements: Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and grade 5 in a GCSE science subject.

Entry requirements

As BTEC level 3 courses are advanced courses, we require five A*- C passes of 4 (C) grade or above (or equivalent) including English language or maths. Please see our website for any specific course requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll study core concepts across biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • You'll develop practical laboratory skills used in scientific work.
  • You'll apply scientific methods to real investigations and experiments.
  • You'll analyse and interpret data from scientific studies.
  • You'll explore how science is used in industry and research settings.
  • You'll build the knowledge needed to progress to higher education in science.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical laboratory work. Assessment is through a combination of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. Practical tasks are a core part of the qualification, giving you hands-on experience alongside the theory.

What you will need to bring

Blackpool Sixth Form College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory Technician, supports scientific testing and experiments in a lab setting.
  • Laboratory Assistant, assists with sample preparation and routine lab tasks.
  • Science Technician, maintains equipment and supports research or teaching environments.
  • Quality Control Analyst, checks products and processes meet scientific standards, often requires further training.
  • Research Assistant, supports scientific research teams, typically needs a degree as a next step.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related science subject (Level 6), the most common next step for those aiming for research or professional science roles.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Applied Science (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into technical science work.
  • A degree apprenticeship in a science or laboratory discipline, combining work and study at degree level.
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