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Level 2 First in Applied Science

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5 GCSE subjects with a 3 or D grade and above, including a 3 or D grade in English Language, maths and a science based subject. Candidates are encouraged to ensure they gain points in all subjects taken. 1 Year Programme Progress to the Level 3 Applied science qualification.

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Applied Science

5 GCSE subjects with a 4 or C grade and above, including a 4 or C grade in English Language, maths and a science based subject. Candidates are encouraged to ensure they gain points in all subjects taken. You can also progress from a Level 2 qualification in Applied Science. 1 Year Programme Students who have completed this course have gone on to undertake careers in criminology, psychology or work in a laboratory. Others that have completed the Extended Diploma have gone on to study in Higher Education and read specialist science based degrees in nursing, pharmaceutical science, forensics and veterinary nursing, biology, chemistry or biomedical science.

Study Programme and Entry Criteria Duration Destinations

APPRENTICESHIPS

Level 3 Science Laboratory Technician

You will be working in industry within a laboratory setting. You will have grades C/4 or above in English, maths and science.

You will be required to take an initial assessment entry test in maths and English to determine your level. You must also have an employer who meets the required criteria of work covered within the Apprenticeship standard. Please be aware that to achieve this qualification, you must sit and pass an end point assessment. 24 Months Minimum (excluding EPA period). Completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship will allow for progress onto Higher Apprenticeships or higher qualifications.

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