This course aims to build on the foundations of scientific knowledge that were built in the GCSE course and then progresses to an advanced level application. As a level 3 course the 2 year extended certificate is equal to an a-level science in terms of UCAS points and recognised by a number of large universities. Throughout the course pupils will make clear links between the key concepts that they are learning to the possible career pathways they could choose. It will offer opportunities to develop broader skills while completing practical work in all three sciences. Pupils will gain experimental techniques that are valued in a number of professions in and out of the scientific world. In a world where infinite information is always at our fingertips, pupils will gain the skills to think critically, evaluate different sources in the media and become more reflective about the overload of information they are exposed to. Throughout the course pupils will make links between the scientific knowledge and facts and how they relate to global contexts in the world we live in.
Grade 5 or above in Combined Science and grade 5 in Mathematics
Unit 1: Key Concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics: Key scientific knowledge with strong foundations in GCSE. Assessed in a 1 hour exam. Unit 2: Experimental Techniques in Biology, Chemistry and Physics: Coursework completed independently. Pupils will carry out a variety of experiments and complete analysis of results. Unit 3: Science in the Modern World: Pupils are given pre-reading materials such as newspaper articles and scientific journals linked to a specific topic Assessed in a 1 hour exam Unit 4: Human Biology: A more in depth look at how the components and systems in the human body work together to allow us to function. Assessed in a 1 hour exam. Unit 5: Independent Experimental Investigation: Independent coursework where pupils are given opportunity to follow their own interests to plan, carry out and complete the analysis for an experiment of their choice. Unit 6: Physics in Medicine: Gives learners an understanding of how physics is used in modern medicine for diagnostic and therapeutic techniques such as MRIs and radiation treatments.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9HH |
This course aims to build on the foundations of scientific knowledge that were built in the GCSE course and then progresses to an advanced level application. As a level 3 course the 2 year extended certificate is equal to an a-level science in terms of UCAS points and recognised by a number of large universities. Throughout the course pupils will make clear links between the key concepts that they are learning to the possible career pathways they could choose. It will offer opportunities to develop broader skills while completing practical work in all three sciences. Pupils will gain experimental techniques that are valued in a number of professions in and out of the scientific world. In a world where infinite information is always at our fingertips, pupils will gain the skills to think critically, evaluate different sources in the media and become more reflective about the overload of information they are exposed to. Throughout the course pupils will make links between the scientific knowledge and facts and how they relate to global contexts in the world we live in.
Grade 5 or above in Combined Science and grade 5 in Mathematics
Unit 1: Key Concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics: Key scientific knowledge with strong foundations in GCSE. Assessed in a 1 hour exam. Unit 2: Experimental Techniques in Biology, Chemistry and Physics: Coursework completed independently. Pupils will carry out a variety of experiments and complete analysis of results. Unit 3: Science in the Modern World: Pupils are given pre-reading materials such as newspaper articles and scientific journals linked to a specific topic Assessed in a 1 hour exam Unit 4: Human Biology: A more in depth look at how the components and systems in the human body work together to allow us to function. Assessed in a 1 hour exam. Unit 5: Independent Experimental Investigation: Independent coursework where pupils are given opportunity to follow their own interests to plan, carry out and complete the analysis for an experiment of their choice. Unit 6: Physics in Medicine: Gives learners an understanding of how physics is used in modern medicine for diagnostic and therapeutic techniques such as MRIs and radiation treatments.
