BTEC Firsts Applied Science (2012)

December 2024 Teaching Science update
Welcome to the December Teaching Science update for Pearson Edexcel Science qualifications at KS4 and KS5 covering GCSE, A level and BTEC qualifications. In this update, you will find the latest news on equation sheets for GCSE and International GCSE physics papers, find out about new maths and practical support resources for GCSE Science, and obtain details about upcoming training events for Spring 2025. These events include reform briefing sessions for BTEC in January.
GCSE Science qualification news
A level news
International Science qualification news

BTEC National AAQs from September 2025
As stated last year in this update, the DfE announced Pearson Level 3 qualifications AAQ qualifications in Applied Science and Medical Science were approved for funding for first teach September 2025. Both these qualifications have been built in partnership with higher education institutes and employers, ensuring they are future focused and deliver learners the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
You can view the new BTEC National Applied Science and Medical Science AAQ specifications from the links below.
You can keep up-to-date with all BTEC reforms from our web pages below.
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Irine Muhiuddin
Science
