Applied Science BTEC

Sixth Form Open Evening- Wednesday 5th November 5-7pm

Applications Open - Now!

Applications Close - End of Term 4 2026. Please contact Mrs Silvester if you would like to apply after this date (lucy.silvester@swale.at)

Entry Requirements: - Generally 5 grade 5s or above in GCSE, including English and Maths but some subjects do vary.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

The BTEC level 3 extended certificate in applied science provides students with a fundamental understanding of key scientific concepts in biology, chemistry and physics. The course will enhance the students’ understanding from GCSE and develop their knowledge to a higher level.

The course provides opportunities for students to analyse phenomena and evaluate novel scientific developments. Practical skills and scientific techniques and practices are a central focus of this course with opportunities for students to demonstrate the skills they have gained in examinations and in coursework scenarios.

Students will study the Principles and Applications of Science and this together with Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques allows students to develop and embed a fundamental understanding of the principles underpinning biological, chemical and physical concepts. Coursework allows students to research current trends in the aetiology and treatment of disease.

This course is assessed through 58% external examination. The examinable component of this course is taken in year 12. The non-examined coursework element is completed across year 12 and year 13 and is worth 42% of the grade.

In addition to the general entry requirements for access to BTEC courses students should have attained a grade 5 in science and a grade 5 in mathematics.

Students will be able to study an array of courses of scientific courses at university, including biomedical sciences, forensic science, sports sciences. and have gained skills that will aid them in undertaking apprenticeships or employment.