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Free Level 3 Applied Science Course in Crowborough

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Applied Science Course in Crowborough. Classes run at Beacon Academy, full-time during the day. You'll need a grade 5 or above in Maths, Science, and English to join. The course runs over two years and carries the same UCAS points as one A Level. It covers applied science across biological, chemical, and physical sciences, giving you a grounding that universities and employers recognise. This level 3 applied science qualification opens routes into biomedical science, nursing, life sciences, and forensic science degrees.

Who this course is for

This course is equivalent to one A Level and

attracts equivalent UCAS points for progression

into further education and is also recognised as a

valuable qualification by employers.

Examples of the types of further education courses

you could progress on to having studied this

subject include:

  • Biomedical Science degree
  • Allied Health and Nursing degree
  • Life Sciences degree
  • Forensic Science degree

Entry requirements

Grade 5 or above in Maths, Science and English

What you will learn

  • You'll study core biological science concepts, including cells, genetics, and living systems.
  • You'll explore chemical science, including reactions, substances, and laboratory techniques.
  • You'll investigate physical science principles and how they apply in real contexts.
  • You'll develop practical laboratory skills used across science disciplines.
  • You'll analyse scientific data and draw evidence-based conclusions.
  • You'll build scientific communication skills for written and practical tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching, practical laboratory sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment combines internally assessed units, marked by your teachers, with externally assessed components set and marked by OCR. Practical work is a core part of the course, not an add-on. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting written assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Beacon Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory technician: supports scientific testing and research in labs
  • Science technician: assists teaching staff in school or college science departments
  • Healthcare science assistant: works in NHS diagnostic or clinical settings
  • Pharmacy assistant: supports dispensing and stock in pharmacy environments
  • Research assistant: entry-level support role in scientific research organisations
  • Environmental monitoring technician: collects and analyses environmental samples

What you could study next

  • Biomedical Science degree: a direct route from this qualification into university-level study of disease and diagnostics.
  • Nursing or Allied Health degree: recognised entry qualification for nursing, physiotherapy, and related health programmes.
  • Life Sciences degree: covers biology, biochemistry, and related fields at university level.
  • Forensic Science degree: builds on the applied science foundation for crime scene and laboratory forensic work.
  • A Level Sciences: some learners choose to add individual A Levels alongside or after this qualification to broaden their university options.
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