What You Will Study
The mandatory units include:
- Principles and Applications of Science
- Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
- Science Investigation Skills
- Contemporary Issues in Science
- Applications of Organic Chemistry
Alongside these students will be taught a selection of specialised Biology, Chemistry and Physics units.
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How You Will Be Assessed
The course will be assessed through a mixture of externally assessed exams (40%) as well as internally marked assignment work .
The internally assessed units will typically be assessed through four written assignments. These are likely to include tasks such as the write up of a practical investigation including a full analysis of results, short answer questions, research questions and occasionally an individual or group presentation.
Resubmissions for assignments can only be granted if deadlines are met by the student.
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Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including Maths and Science.
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Further Study
Many of our students progress to university to study degrees such as forensic science, biomedical science, applied biology, biochemistry, microbiology and combined science.
However, you could also progress to a HNC in Applied Biology at Wakefield College’s University Centre.
