This course starts in September 2025 and will take two years to complete.
You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English at grade 5 or above and Science (Combined) at grade 5 or above.
All applicants must have a positive reference and excellent attendance record.
You will achieve either a Level 3 Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
FAPS
You will enhance your knowledge in chemistry, physics, and biology, preparing for higher education or employment. Expert tutors will support you in science laboratories to achieve your career goals.
Topics include:
You will be continually assessed on this programme through a wide variety of course work, which may take several forms e.g. an essay, a report, a presentation, and /or group work. You will also be assessed through examinations. You will need to complete and achieve a minimum of a pass grade for all your assignment work to be awarded the BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Applied Science.
No specialist equipment is required, although access to a computer and the internet from home would be of benefit. A text book will be required for some subjects.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre
Old Mill Lane
Barnsley
S70 2LA
You can progress onto Higher Education to study an apprenticeship or a science-based degree. You may need to undertake a Foundation Degree (FdA) to cement your knowledge in certain science-based subjects such as Chemistry.
OR
You can gain employment in areas including:
See what careers are available in the Applied Science sectors. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
If you’re aged 16-18, you will not have to pay for this course. Contact the Info team for more information on fees and funding.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about Further Education?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’
This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.
For eligibility information and details about how to apply, visit the Advanced Learner Loan page. Or contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.