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Applied Science Level 3 Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level)

Long Road Sixth Form College

Long Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PX

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Science and Mathematics

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 03 September 2026
Long Road Sixth Form College
2 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Our Applied Science course is designed for students who are interested in learning about Science alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses. Students have gone onto a variety of university courses such as Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Mechanical \ Engineering, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiotherapy, Sports Science, Sports Therapy or apprenticeships, such as Electrician, Lab Science, Mechanic, Midwifery, Paramedic, and Police.

We organise a number of trips and visiting speakers throughout the year. Next year we hope to visit Aarhus, Denmark, to see how the city has gone green and become a world leader in sustainable living!

Course Details

Year 1 Modules

Principles and Applications of Science I

Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

Year 2 Modules

Science Investigation Skills

Physiology of Human Body Systems

How will it be delivered and assessed?

50% Exam

50% Coursework

Exam Board: Pearson

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 including:
Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
Grade 5 in two GCSE Sciences OR Grade 5,5 in GCSE Double Science
Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature

Your next steps...

Students have gone onto a variety of University courses such as:

Biochemistry

Biomedical Science

Forensic Science

Mechanical Engineering

Pharmacy

Physics

Physiotherapy

Sports Science

Sports Therapy

or apprenticeships such as...

Electrician

Lab Science

Mechanic

Midwifery

Paramedic

Police

Additional information


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