BTEC Nationals

Applications Open - 3rd October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

Entry Requirements - Please select 3 sixth form courses for your programme.

EPQ, LIBF Finance and Core Maths are allowed in addition to your main programme of study as enrichment choices.

Please go to our school website for more details about option blocks and course information:

https://www.goodwinacademy.org.uk/learn-with-us/sixth-form/courses-and-entry-requirements/

We look forward to receiving your forms

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate Applied Science

This qualification enables students to acquire substantial cross­-sector scientific knowledge and practical scientific skills, including carrying out practical laboratory tasks, planning investigations, collecting, analysing and presenting data, and reviewing and refining the methodology of practical and laboratory based work.

The Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 A-level.

Units – 4 units of coursework

This will include:

• Principles and Applications of Science I
• Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
• Science Investigation Skills
• Physiology of Human Body Systems

Assessment

2 external assessments, 2 pieces of assessed coursework

Entry requirements:

5 x GCSE grades 9-4

A grade 5 in English, Math and 5-5 in Science is required.

Skills:

Carrying out practical laboratory tasks, planning investigations, collecting, analysing and presenting data, and reviewing and refining the methodology of practical and laboratory based work.

Personal attributes:

Independent research skills, organized, attention to detail, self-disciplined, analytical, able to produce high quality coursework

Interests:

Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Careers in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths)

Combination of academic and work-based learning.

Employment:

Huge variety of science and non-science related professions e.g

NHS, veterinary nursing, lab technician.

University:

Degrees in a diverse range of subjects including Teaching, Nursing, Forensics, Pharmacology, Chemical Engineering, Psychology, Ecology, Biomedical Sciences and Animal Sciences.

Higher Apprenticeships:

This course is ideal for students thinking of applying for apprenticeship or employment in the STEM industries or NHS.