Mandatory course units include:
- Principals of science [exam]
- Scientific skills [exam]
- Chemistry and our Earth
- Energy and our Universe
- Biology and our environment
- Application of chemical substances
- Applications of physical sciences
- Health applications of life science.
Specialist Units: - World energy
- The living body
- Science in medicine
- Exploring our Universe.
At the end of the year you will have built a portfolio of work to be used to represent your ability in the future.
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Entry requirements
Minimum 4 GCSE grades at 3 or above (grade D or above) including Science, Maths and English, plus an interview.
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Who is the course for?
This course is designed to prepare students for the Level 3 vocational course, or a science apprenticeship.
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Study methods
The course involves taught lessons, practical classes, portfolio building sessions, exams and workshops. Students are expected to work on their coursework outside their timetabled classes.
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How is the course assessed?
Principals of science and study kkills units are taught by external examination. The rest of the units are coursework based and build up a portfolio of exams.
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More information
There will be plenty of opportunities to go on a range of trips to places such as; the Wellcome Trust, Science Museum, London Zoo, and Royal Observatory, to name a few. There will also be the chance to go on work experience, visit industrial placements and to have guest speakers. These will help enhance your CV and job opportunities.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
With further training or study, students go into careers in areas such as; forensic science, food technology, analytical science, quality control, environmental science and engineering, to name a few.
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Where Next – Further Studies
This course leads onto science, technical and engineering Level 3 courses or to an apprenticeship in asScience/technical/engineering area.
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
