Our Level 3 Applied Qualifications are designed for post-16 learners.
They offer learners a vocational alternative, or supplement, to AS and A Level qualifications.
Each can be studied as a Certificate, equivalent to 50% of an A Level, or as a Diploma, equivalent to an A Level.
Eduqas Level 3 qualifications are designed to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to support their progress to higher education or employment in their chosen field.
We offer the following Level 3 Applied Qualifications:
- Level 3 Medical Science
- Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition
- Level 3 Criminology
- Level 3 Health and Social Care
Reforming our Level 3 Qualifications for 2025/26
In response to DfE’s review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England, we are currently reforming our applied qualifications in Criminology, Food Science and Nutrition, Health and Social Care and Medical Science.