This course is ideal for students who are interested in developing a wide variety of scientific skills across the three main sciences and who are reluctant to commit to a dedicated single science. The course comprises six compulsory general science units and two optional units. The qualification is worth two A Levels and is taught in ten lessons per week over two years by staff from all three sciences. A variety of trips and external visitors are arranged throughout the course to aid understanding and help put various aspects of the course into real life context. The course requires independent work, the ability to research and write reports.
Standard entry of 5 higher grade passes (9-4) including both English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 - To study a BTEC double award you need 5 higher grade passes (4-9) including GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths with a grade 6 in the subject you wish to study at A level.
Unit 1 - 1 hour 30 minute exam 12.5% Unit 2 - Coursework 12.5% Unit 3 - 4 hour 30 minute exam 16.7% Unit 4 - Coursework 12.5% Unit 5 - 1 hour 30 minute exam 16.7% Unit 6 - Coursework 12.5% Unit 12 - Coursework 8.3% Unit 13 - Coursework 8.3%
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 3EZ |
This course is ideal for students who are interested in developing a wide variety of scientific skills across the three main sciences and who are reluctant to commit to a dedicated single science. The course comprises six compulsory general science units and two optional units. The qualification is worth two A Levels and is taught in ten lessons per week over two years by staff from all three sciences. A variety of trips and external visitors are arranged throughout the course to aid understanding and help put various aspects of the course into real life context. The course requires independent work, the ability to research and write reports.
Standard entry of 5 higher grade passes (9-4) including both English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 - To study a BTEC double award you need 5 higher grade passes (4-9) including GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths with a grade 6 in the subject you wish to study at A level.
Unit 1 - 1 hour 30 minute exam 12.5% Unit 2 - Coursework 12.5% Unit 3 - 4 hour 30 minute exam 16.7% Unit 4 - Coursework 12.5% Unit 5 - 1 hour 30 minute exam 16.7% Unit 6 - Coursework 12.5% Unit 12 - Coursework 8.3% Unit 13 - Coursework 8.3%
