Applied Sciences
Course summary
YEAR 12 COURSE SPECIFICATION Learners will undertake and complete 8 units of years 1 and 2. 3 units are exam units and the other 5 are assignment-based units that are internally assessed Units: •Principles and Applications of Science 1 – exam in year 1, Jan. •Practical Scientific Procedures and techniques •Science Investigation Skills – exam in year 1, May •Laboratory Techniques and t heir Application •Principles and Applications of Science 2 – exam in year 2, Jan. •Investigative Project •Physiology of Human Body systems •11/12. Genetics and Genetic Engineering or Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways (depending on base school) YEAR 13 COURSE SPECIFICATION Learners choose two optional units in year 2 (Year 13) Optional unit choices: •Physiology of human body systems •Human regulation and reproduction •Biological molecules and metabolic pathways •Genetics and genetic engineering •Diseases and infections •Applications of inorganic chemistry •Applications of organic chemistry •Electrical circuits and their application •Astronomy and space science
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Applied Science | Grade L2M in Applied Science | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Science L2 Diploma distinction or merit with recommendation Maths grade 4+
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Assessment
Assignments: set and marked by teachers; verified by Edexcel. Tasks: provide students with work-based challenges in timed, realistic work conditions. Written exams: students create written answers to practical questions in exam conditions.
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