BTEC AAQ Applied Science

Malling School, The

Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

The Malling School

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close - 3rd April 2026

Entry Requirements -

IBDP - 6 Grade 6s

IBCP - 5 Grade 5s

Level 3 - 4 Grade 4s

Level 2 - dependent

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

To apply for courses at TMS sixth form please select the subject combination you wish to apply for. The combinations as described are subject to change so please put in your ideal choices, even if they do not match the options grid.

All course options will be confirmed post interviews.

When you access the application page you will be shown a list of subjects only. Please note they will not be separated into the 3 different pathways (vocational, IBCP, IBDP)

For those wishing to apply for the level1/2 vocational pathway, please select this as an option. You do not need to select any further subjects and individual choices will be confirmed at interview.

For those wishing to apply for the IBCP or IBDP pathway please select the individual choices from the list.

Level1/2 Vocational pathway

Select the Level1/2 vocational pathway only

Course Summary

This course brings together the knowledge and understanding of concepts with in science with the practical skills that are valued in further education and industry

Applied science develops the sills used in planning, carrying out investigations, analysing data, evaluating the results and method to make improvements. You will need to be able to write reports to address the assignment criteria and clearly communicate your work

You will also gain valuable research skills and the ability to manage your timer effectively

Course Details

Curriculum

Term 1 2 3 4 5 6

Year 12 Computer Systems – CPU and Binary Representation Computer Systems – OS and Memory Computational Thinking Algorithms Programming and Problem solving Algorithms - OOP (java) Organisational applications of computing

Year 13 Computer systems revisited Network – Components and application Algorithms Revisited Examination preparations IB Exams

How will it be delivered and assessed?

2 external exams and 2 written coursework units

Both exams MUST be passed to complete the course

Grades are awarded at Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction Plus Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 9

3 written external exams (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) these usually take place in May of year 12

4 written assignments

Usually completed from term 2 to term 6 in year 13

3 hour Practical exam followed by a 90 min written exam based on the practical experiment

Usually takes place in term 3 of yr13

4 Written assignments completed over terms 4-6 in yr12

Entry requirements

General entry requirements:

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6 x grade 6 or above, including Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)

International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme: 5 x grade 5 or above, including Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)

Your next steps...

We have a strong history of students progressing on to university or apprenticeships

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