Applied Science (AAQ: Certificate)

This Applied Science course is aimed at school leavers and Year 2 A-level students who need to top up their programme.

Science GCSE grades at 5,5 for Combined Science or 5,5,5 if Triple.

Biology: 

• Cell structure and function
• Microscopy
• Photosynthesis
• Cellular respiration
• Biological molecules
• Distribution of organisms
• Sampling

Chemistry:

• Atomic structure
• Periodic table
• Amount of substance
• Bonding
• Structure and properties
• Organic chemistry
• Rates of reaction
• Enthalpy changes

Physics: 

• Circuits
• Energy
• X-rays
• Ultrasound and radioactivity

Investigating Science:

• Researching
• Designing
• Conducting
• Practical skills
• Recording data
• Analysing
• Conclusions
• Communicating
• Evaluating

There is classroom and laboratory work, with an emphasis on applying skills.

You need enthusiasm and a willingness to undertake practical work: this course is for those who enjoy practical science. All equipment is provided.

There are three 40-minute exams each for Chemistry, Physics and Biology. 

There is NEA (like coursework and internally assessed) for Investigating Science.

You can consider university (HE) in a variety of subjects including Science or take another A-level to boost your UCAS points. Our students have always achieved very well.

If you are seeking an apprenticeship, having a Level 3 Science qualification does not hurt in such areas as planning, construction and environmental management, to name but a few sectors.

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