If you enjoy Science but find doing exams stressful, then this is the course for you! This is an exciting, practical, industry-focussed course with an emphasis on technical laboratory skills. It is ideal for students seeking grounding in all three of the major science disciplines; Biology, Chemistry and physics. The syllabus covers a wide range of interesting topics that are relevant to a variety of career paths and the course is structured to allows you to focus on specific areas, completing them a module at a time. Options past students have gone on to study include Paramedic Science, Marine Biology and Physiotherapy.
As a minimum, you will need (or equivalent to); GCSE Mathematics grade 4 GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 a GCSE in one of the core Sciences at grade 4 plus two more GCSEs at grade 4. It is strongly recommended you have: GCSE Mathematics grade 5 or above a GCSE in one of the core Sciences or Applied Science at grade 5 or above It is not recommended to combine this subject with Biology, Chemistry or Physics, as they contain similar content
Extended Certificates are assessed by coursework (42%) and exams (58%). Extended Diplomas are assessed by coursework (58%) and exams (42%). Coursework takes a variety of forms including demonstrating practical techniques, writing reports and preparing literature, presentations and videos. The exams are both written and practical and taken upon completion of specific modules.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | South Road, Taunton, TA1 3DZ |
If you enjoy Science but find doing exams stressful, then this is the course for you! This is an exciting, practical, industry-focussed course with an emphasis on technical laboratory skills. It is ideal for students seeking grounding in all three of the major science disciplines; Biology, Chemistry and physics. The syllabus covers a wide range of interesting topics that are relevant to a variety of career paths and the course is structured to allows you to focus on specific areas, completing them a module at a time. Options past students have gone on to study include Paramedic Science, Marine Biology and Physiotherapy.
As a minimum, you will need (or equivalent to); GCSE Mathematics grade 4 GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 a GCSE in one of the core Sciences at grade 4 plus two more GCSEs at grade 4. It is strongly recommended you have: GCSE Mathematics grade 5 or above a GCSE in one of the core Sciences or Applied Science at grade 5 or above It is not recommended to combine this subject with Biology, Chemistry or Physics, as they contain similar content
Extended Certificates are assessed by coursework (42%) and exams (58%). Extended Diplomas are assessed by coursework (58%) and exams (42%). Coursework takes a variety of forms including demonstrating practical techniques, writing reports and preparing literature, presentations and videos. The exams are both written and practical and taken upon completion of specific modules.
