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JW6 Sports Science Pathway. - Level 3 AAQ Applied Science

John Wallis Academy, The

Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, ASHFORD, Kent, TN23 3HG

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Monday, 01 September 2025

The John Wallis Academy

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open: Thursday 6th November 2025

Applications Close: Tuesday 31st March 2026

Entry Requirements: Please see specific course details.

Course Summary

The Applied Science course allows for a range of practical and theory-based sessions with an emphasis on the application of scientific principles across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Students produce written reports, presentations, laboratory logs and case studies.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The Applied Science course has five assessed units; 4 are compulsory:

1. Principles and Applications of Biology- External assessment

2. Principles and Applications of Chemistry- External assessment

3. Principles and Applications of Physics- External assessment

4. Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques- Internal assessment

Students will take one of the 2 optional units:

5. Science Investigation Skills- Internal assessment

6. Contemporary Issues in Science- Internal assessment

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

Grade 4 and above in English

Grade 4 and above in Maths

Grade 55 and above in Science

Your next steps...

A qualification in Applied Science can lead to many degree level science courses including:

Psychology

Environmental Sciences

Biological Sciences

Medical professions

Food Science

Communication Industry

Satellite Communications

Materials Science

Applied Science allows for a variety of employment sectors including;

Science technician

Systems engineer

Horticulture

Service sector and teaching and education

Forensic scientist

Research scientist

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