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Level 3 Applied Science Course in Nottingham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Trinity Catholic School Nottingham

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
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 Nottingham.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science in Nottingham. Classes run at The Trinity Catholic School Nottingham, full-time over two years.

The course covers biology, chemistry, and physics together, so you don't have to choose just one science. You'll study six compulsory science units plus two optional units, with ten lessons a week across three subject areas. Trips and visiting speakers support your learning throughout. You'll need five higher grades at GCSE to join.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma, worth the same as two A Levels.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for students who are interested in developing a wide variety of scientific skills across the three main sciences and who are reluctant to commit to a dedicated single science. The course comprises six compulsory general science units and two optional units. The qualification is worth two A levels and is taught in ten lessons per week over two years by three different teaching staff. A variety of trips and external visitors are arranged throughout the course to aid understanding and help put various aspects of the course into real life context. The course requires independent work, the ability to research and write reports and students will have very strict deadlines for submission of their portfolios.

Entry requirements

5 Higher Grades at GCSE

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical laboratory skills across biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • You'll study core scientific principles through six compulsory general science units.
  • You'll explore specialist topics through two optional units of your choice.
  • You'll carry out experiments and analyse scientific data.
  • You'll apply scientific knowledge to real-world contexts through trips and external speakers.
  • You'll build the study skills needed for higher education or technical work in science.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, with ten sessions a week taught by three different subject specialists. Assessment on this BTEC combines internally assessed assignments and externally set exams, depending on the unit. Coursework is marked by your teachers and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Some units are assessed through written exams sat at set times during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Trinity Catholic School Nottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory technician, supports scientific testing and research in a lab setting.
  • Laboratory assistant, prepares equipment and samples for scientific work.
  • Science technician, maintains lab resources in schools, colleges, or industry.
  • Quality control analyst, checks products meet scientific and safety standards.
  • Research assistant, supports scientists in universities or private research settings.

What you could study next

  • A degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or a combined science subject, for those aiming at graduate-level science careers.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Applied Science, a work-based step toward specialist technical roles.
  • A degree apprenticeship in a science or laboratory discipline, combining university study with paid employment.
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