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Free Level 3 Applied Science Course in Congleton

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

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

The course covers all three science disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. You'll explore how things work across a wide range of topics, from living systems to chemical reactions to physical forces. It suits anyone who wants to take science beyond GCSE and keep a broad range of options open.

You'll finish with an AQA Extended Certificate in Applied Science.

Who this course is for

Do you question the way things work? Are you always wondering why? Then Applied Science is the course for you. New to CHS, Applied Science is an excellent course for those who are interested in how things work and want to take science further. Since it encompasses all disciplines of science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) there is a huge range of topics to study and many areas that Applied Science can lead into. Science is all around us so this course can help support almost any field of work. Applied Science will allow you to achieve a high level of practical laboratory skills from which the theory is then drawn. It can lead onto a university career or help support further vocational courses and apprenticeships in a wide variety of fields. The content is up-to-date allowing students to apply their knowledge to the world around them and allows students to develop a variety of skills for future employment; these include written assignments, practical knowledge and understanding, numeracy and ICT work. If you enjoy a hands-on approach to science then this is the course for you!

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have at least Grade 55 in GCSE Combined Science or a Grade 5 in each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics if studied separately at GCSE. Due to the demands of the course, students are also required to have a grade 54 in GCSE Maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll study core Biology topics, including cells, genetics, and living systems.
  • You'll explore Chemistry concepts such as chemical reactions, substances, and analysis.
  • You'll investigate Physics principles including forces, energy, and waves.
  • You'll develop practical laboratory skills used across all science disciplines.
  • You'll apply scientific thinking to real contexts across multiple subject areas.
  • You'll build the knowledge needed to progress into science-based study or work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The course includes practical laboratory work alongside written study. Assessment is through a combination of external exams and internally assessed units. Your teachers will mark coursework, and AQA will set and mark the final exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Congleton High 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 setting.
  • Laboratory assistant, prepares equipment and samples for scientific research.
  • Science technician, maintains lab resources in schools, colleges, or industry.
  • Healthcare science support worker, assists clinical scientists in NHS or private settings.
  • Environmental monitoring technician, collects and analyses environmental samples.

What you could study next

  • A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, for learners who want to specialise in a single science subject.
  • BTEC Level 3 National in Applied Science, a further applied route with broader vocational content.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Science, a higher-level qualification for those moving into technical or laboratory roles.
  • Degree in Biomedical Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, for those aiming at graduate-level science careers.
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