The Applied General Science course is designed for students with an interest in all three sciences. You will learn how science contributes to our lifestyle and the environment in which we live. The course is designed to allow you to spend some your time in the laboratory, working on the kind of practical projects that may be undertaken by employees working in science based industries. The course mixes a balance of coursework and external exams.
5 or more 9-4 (A*-C) grades at GCSE including either English Lang/Lit or Maths at Grade 4 Grade 5 or above in at least 2 of GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics, or Grade 55 in GCSE Combined Science, and at least a Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English and Maths.
This qualification contains externally assessed and internally assessed units. Externally assessed units are assessed by written examination. Internally assessed units are externally moderated by AQA. Year 12 Units: -Unit 1 Key Concepts in Science. Here you will learn a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics content at a GCSE/AS level standard. This will be assessed in an external exam and is 33% of your year 12 grade. Unit 2 Applied Experimental Techniques. Here you will complete 6 experiments and write them up as reports. This is internally assessed and is worth 33% of your year 12 grade. Unit 3 Science in the Modern World. Here you will learn how to Analyse and evaluate scientific information and develop critical thinking skills. This will be assessed in an external exam with pre-released material. This is worth 33% of your year 12 grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Little Bury Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9JZ |
The Applied General Science course is designed for students with an interest in all three sciences. You will learn how science contributes to our lifestyle and the environment in which we live. The course is designed to allow you to spend some your time in the laboratory, working on the kind of practical projects that may be undertaken by employees working in science based industries. The course mixes a balance of coursework and external exams.
5 or more 9-4 (A*-C) grades at GCSE including either English Lang/Lit or Maths at Grade 4 Grade 5 or above in at least 2 of GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics, or Grade 55 in GCSE Combined Science, and at least a Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English and Maths.
This qualification contains externally assessed and internally assessed units. Externally assessed units are assessed by written examination. Internally assessed units are externally moderated by AQA. Year 12 Units: -Unit 1 Key Concepts in Science. Here you will learn a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics content at a GCSE/AS level standard. This will be assessed in an external exam and is 33% of your year 12 grade. Unit 2 Applied Experimental Techniques. Here you will complete 6 experiments and write them up as reports. This is internally assessed and is worth 33% of your year 12 grade. Unit 3 Science in the Modern World. Here you will learn how to Analyse and evaluate scientific information and develop critical thinking skills. This will be assessed in an external exam with pre-released material. This is worth 33% of your year 12 grade.
