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BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science (1 A-Level)

Thomas Rotherham College (TRC)

Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2BE

Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ)
Level 3
Science and Mathematics

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Thomas Rotherham College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

The Applied Science AAQ course is a single-award course designed to offer students the opportunity to study all three disciplines of science, providing them with a general foundation in many key scientific concepts.

The course is comprised of a mixture of externally examined units and internally assessed coursework units. The marks gained in each unit will contribute towards the final grade achieved.

Course Details

Study Visits
Possibility of some day visits Sheffield Hallam Labs and guest speakers.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Internally assessed coursework assignments.

Entry requirements

Grade 4,4 in GCSE Science. Grade 4 in Maths.

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This course would provide useful underpinning scientific knowledge for students studying a Health and Social Care, Psychology or Sports Science course.

Students have gone on to careers in / as:

Nursing, midwifery, forensic science, pharmacy technician, radiographer, lab technician, research support assistant, nutritionist, food science, biomedical science, research scientist, hospital theatre technician, chemistry, biochemistry, zoology and many more.


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