Applied Science
Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Applied Science (Extended Certificate)
New course for 2025
Course Leader
Salma Siddique
Exam Board
OCR
Assessment
Students must complete five units:
• Two mandatory externally assessed units
• One mandatory non-examined assessment (NEA) unit (coursework)
• Two optional non-examined assessment (NEA) units (coursework)
What will you study?
This is a new course starting in September 2025. The qualification is made up of 40% examined content and 60% non-examined assessment (NEA) content. This approach supports you to develop both theoretical knowledge and understanding and the skills needed to apply it in a range of contexts. The course will help you to develop broad and relevant set of skills and experiences in Chemistry, Physics and Biology with the options to study two optional units in either Environmental Sciences, Medical Physics, Forensic Sciences or Analytical Chemistry in year 13. In the non- examined assessment (NEA) units, you will demonstrate knowledge and skills you learn by completing applied and practical assignments. It is essential that you are well organised and can meet deadlines as coursework will be summited on key dates over the 2 years of study. The Extended Certificate in Applied Science is equivalent in UCAS points to 1 A level and is designed to be studied over 2 years.
What will you study?
The subject-specific knowledge, understanding and skills, and broader transferable skills developed through this qualification, will help you progress to further study in related areas such as: Biomedical Science degree, Allied Health and Nursing degree, Life Sciences degree and Forensic Science degree.
Studying Applied Sciences equips you to tackle real-world problems with practical knowledge and skills relevant to workplace scenarios. The field evolves with our understanding, ensuring continuous learning and making it an exciting area of study.
SUBJECT SPECIFIC PRESENTATIONS AND HOLIDAY TASKS
Please click the below link to take you to a page listing subject presentations and summer holiday tasks for Year 11 students entering V6 Sixth Form in September.
