Applied Sciences

Assessment

During the first year of the course you will cover 2 units. Unit 1: Principles and applications of Science (90 credits). 1 hour 30 min written exam which is externally assessed in January. Unit 2: Practical scientific procedures and techniques (90 credits). This is a mandatory unit which will be set and marked internally. Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills (120 credits). This is a mandatory and synoptic unit. Where the task is set and marked by Pearson. One other optional unit which is equal to 60 credits. The optional unit will be assessed internally