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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Applied Science Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Our Lady's Catholic College, full-time over two years.

The course teaches scientific principles and how to work in a laboratory setting. You'll study the fundamental principles of science, the methods scientists and industry use, and practical laboratory techniques. Topics include working with chemicals and live organisms. You'll also learn to analyse results and write scientific reports.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Advanced National Extended Certificate in Applied Science.

Who this course is for

This course will teach you scientific principles and how to work in a laboratory situation with both chemicals and live organisms. This is a practically based course with the underpinning scientific theory being taught at an academic level.

Through your studies you will investigate topics such as the fundamental principles of science, approaches used by scientists and industry, and scientific practical techniques. To analyse your results from your practical work and to write scientific reports successfully you will require good mathematical and literacy skills

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the fundamental principles of science across biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • You'll develop practical laboratory skills, including working with chemicals and live organisms.
  • You'll apply scientific methods used in research and industry.
  • You'll carry out experiments and record results accurately.
  • You'll analyse data from practical work and draw conclusions.
  • You'll write structured scientific reports to a professional standard.

How you will learn

The course is classroom-based with a strong practical element. You'll learn scientific theory through taught sessions and apply it in laboratory work. Assessment includes practical tasks and written scientific reports. The OCR Cambridge Advanced National uses a combination of coursework and external assessment.

What you will need to bring

Our Lady's Catholic College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory assistant, supports scientists with practical lab work.
  • Laboratory technician, prepares and maintains equipment and samples.
  • Science technician, works in schools, colleges, or research settings.
  • Quality control technician, tests products in a manufacturing or food science environment.
  • Research assistant, supports scientific projects, typically as a step toward graduate roles.

What you could study next

  • A Level Sciences, studied alongside or after this qualification to strengthen university applications.
  • Higher National Certificate in Applied Science (Level 4), a work-related route into laboratory or technical roles.
  • BSc in a science subject (Level 6), for roles in research, medicine, or environmental science.
  • Apprenticeship in Laboratory Science, combining work and study at Level 3 or above.
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