Applied Science - Extended Certificate

Assessment

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.