Applied Science (Vocational - BTEC)

Applications Open: Thursday 20 November 2025

Applications Close: Friday 13 February 2026

How to Apply:

Apply via Applicaa using this link - https://sstmaidstone.applicaa.com/sixthform

Internal Students: You will have already received your login details.

External students: You will need to create an account, by clicking 'Start New Application'.

Entry Requirements:

All students need to meet the following criteria to gain a place in Year 12 at The School of Science and Technology Maidstone:

• Achieve 32 points across their eight best GCSE subjects
• A minimum grade 4 in Mathematics and English (Language or Literature)
• Meet the subject entry requirements for the course they wish to study (click here for detailed curriculum information)

Science is a subject that is always in the news. Consider gene technology, global warming, endangered species, GM foods, transplants, forensics, Ebola, alternative energy. The list is endless and is growing every day. Applied Science can ‘stand alone’ as a Science subject and is complimentary to Geography, Psychology, Sociology and Sports Science in addition to the other Sciences and Mathematics. 

Internal and External exams

5-5 or above in Combined Science.

This will be discussed in further detail during the induction process