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Biology
Biology A Level goes into much more detail than you will have covered at GCSE. It will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. The new course launched in September 2015 is very similar in content to the old specification, but it is 100% examination. Practicals will be assessed in examinations and you will be ‘endorsed’ for your practical skills, which universities will take into account when you apply for them. Students will need to do a lot of reading around the subject and commit to independent out-of-lesson learning. In addition, 10% of the marks awarded will be linked to mathematics, so students that study biology must have an ability to apply mathematical concepts, for example, standard index, significant figures and percentage calculations.
Find out moreChemistry
Chemistry is a branch of physical science that studies the composition, structure, properties and change of matter. Chemistry includes topics such as the properties of individual atoms, how atoms form chemical bonds to create chemical compounds, the interactions of substances through intermolecular forces that give matter its general properties, and the interactions between substances through chemical reactions to form different substances.
Find out morePhysics
This course will develop your essential scientific knowledge and understanding, as well as establish sound links between theory and experiment. Physics is highly regarded by universities as a test of problem-solving ability and logical thinking Physics is an important qualification for many universities and careers. You will gain hands-on practical skills and data analysis skills, appreciate how science works and its relevance beyond the laboratory. The new course launched in September 2015 is very similar in content to the old specification but it is 100% examination. Practicals will be assessed in examinations and you will be “endorsed” for your practical skills, which universities will take into account when you apply for them.
Find out moreBTEC Level 3 in Applied Science
Level 3 Applied Science is an exciting and rewarding course, designed to support you in vocational science and moving into the science-based workforce. The course includes practicals, lectures, discussion, seminars, site visits, guest speakers, internet research and access to library resources. This course will develop your understanding of chemistry, biology and physical science in respect to its applications in a Science workplace.
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