BTEC Applied Science

• Level 2 Pathway - For students who still need to resit their Mathematics and English Language GCSE's to gain a Grade 4 alongside Level 2 BTECs.
  
• Level 3 Vocational - For students who have gained a grade 4 in their Mathematics and English Language OR English Literature.
• IBCP Programme - For students gaining 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 and above including Mathematics and English Language.
• Sports Academies (Basketball/Football) - For students wishing to pursue Sport professionally alongside their studies. The academy must be taken in addition to one of the other three pathways on offer.

Number of subjects required:

• Level 3 Pathway - Please select three Level 3 courses (BTEC or RSL)
• IBCP Pathway - Please select two IB Diploma courses and two Level 3 Vocational courses (BTEC or RSL)

Please see our website for our online prospectus, which includes more detailed information about each subject that we offer.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Level 2, Level 3 and IBCP pathway please apply via Kent Choices

To apply for the Basketball or Football academies please email parrym@ntc.kent.sch.uk to express interest and receive invitations to trials.

BTEC National Foundation Diploma (equivalent to 1.5 A level)

Applied Science is a course that uses scientific knowledge for practical applications. It develops analytical & practical skills, and reading scientific texts.

Unit 1 - Principles & Applications of Science

Unit 2 - Practical Scientific Procedures & Techniques

Unit 3 - Science Investigation Skills

Unit 4 - Laboratory Techniques and their Application

Unit 8 - Physiology of Human Body Systems

Unit 9 - Human Regulation & Reproduction

Units 1 & 3 are assessed externally through exams.

The remaining 4 units are coursework based which are internally assessed and externally moderated.

You must have at least:

4 in GCSE English Language

4 in GCSE Mathematics

4:3 in GCSE Combined Science

University Degrees in:

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics etc.

Employment in:

Data analyst, Medical lab scientist, Research scientist, Sport scientist etc.

Higher Level Apprenticeships