Why study BTEC Applied science?

The qualification will give you the knowledge, understanding and competency needed if you are considering entering employment in the science sector. You will gain grounding in the essential skills and broad fundamentals crucial to this area of study, giving you the opportunity to build on these afterwards, or to enter into your first job within this sector.

What will I study over the two years?

Following national curriculum reform we are introducing this new course in September 2025.
There will be more information on this course available on the website shortly.
In the meantime do not hesitate to contact the subject leader whose email address is below.

What are the entrance requirements?

• 2 x Grade 4 or above in Science
• 5 or more grades 4-9; including equivalents across at least 4 subjects
• Maths and English Language Grade 4 or above
• Average GCSE GRADE of at least 3.5 (average of ALL GCSE full courses taken)

If you have any questions about our Science BTEC courses please chat with your Science teacher or email Miss Pooley vpooley@oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk We would be very happy to answer any questions.