SINGLE AWARD SCIENCE - GCSE

New Single Award Science enables pupils to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics.  The course is broken down into four separate units each worth 25% .
This course is worth 1 GCSE (A* - E) and is taught 5 periods per week.

Content	Assessment	Weighting	Availability
Unit 1: Biology	oundation & Higher Tiers: 1 hour exam Students answer compulsory structured questions that include short responses, extended writing and calculations	25%	February Year 11
Unit 2: Chemistry	Foundation & Higher Tiers: 1 hour exam Students answer compulsory structured questions that include short responses, extended writing and calculations	25%	November Year 12
Unit 3: Physics	Foundation & Higher Tiers: 1 hour exam Students answer compulsory structured questions that include short responses, extended writing and calculations	25%	June Year 12
Unit 4: Practical Skills	Practical skills assessment Foundation & Higher Tiers: 2 Hours Students carry out 2 pre-release practical tasks in the final year  of study	25%	June Year 12

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DOUBLE AWARD SCIENCE - GCSE

This is for students who have a keen interest in Science and would like to pursue it to a higher Level.
It is beneficial to do Double Award Science if you are considering continuing to study Science at A Level and beyond and is essential for all science based careers.
 
This course is worth 2 GCSEs (A* - E) and is taught 10 periods per week.

Content	Assessment	Weighting	Availability
Biology Unit B1: Cells, Living Processes & Biodiversity	​Foundation & Higher Tiers: 1 hour exam	11%	Nov, Feb, June Year 11
Chemistry Unit C1: Structures, Trends, Reactions & Quantitative Analysis	Foundation & Higher Tiers: 1 hour exam	11%	Nov, Feb, June Year 11
Physics Unit P1: Motion, Force, Energy, Density, Kinetic Theory, Radioactivity	Foundation & Higher Tiers: 1 hour exam	​11%	Nov, Feb, June Year 11
Biology Unit 2: Body Systems, Genetics, Microorganism, & Health	Foundation & Higher Tiers: 1 hour 15 mins exam	14%	May/June Year 12
Chemistry Unit C2: Further Reactions, Rates & Equilibrium, Calculations, Organic	Foundation & Higher Tiers: 1 hour 15 mins examValue	14%	May/June Year 12

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OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Applied Science

The OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Applied Science qualification will provide learners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in a range of key concepts within Biology, Chemistry and Physics and builds upon the Key Stage 3 science curriculum. This qualification was developed in conjunction with post-primary schools and offers an applied approach to science. Pupils will study mandatory units in Biology, Chemistry and Physics and a range of optional units.
These qualifications will allow learners to further develop the following skills:
Cross-Curricular Skills:

• communication
• using mathematics
• using ICT

​Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities:

• self-management
• working with others
• problem solving

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Key Stage 5

APPLIED SCIENCE - BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA

Entry Requirements:
Pupils should have a keen interest in science and be enthusiastic about the subject.   Must have achieved a minimum of a grade C at GCSE.
 
BTEC Level 3 National Subsidiary Diploma  in Applied Science consists of 3 mandatory Units (M) plus optional units (O) that provide a total of 60 credits.
 
The course is broken down as follows:

Unit Number	Credit Value	Unit Name	Sub. Dip
1	10	Fundamentals of Science	M
2	10	Working in the Science Industry	M
3	10	Scientific Investigation	M
6	5	Using Mathematical Tools for Science	O
8	5	Using Statistics for Science	O
11	10	Physiology of the Human Body Systems	O
18	10	Genetics and Genetic Engineering	Value

Qualification Earned
Pupil will achieve one of the following: 

• PASS (E)  
  
• Merit (C)    
• Distinction (A)

The GCE in Applied Science will prepare you for a career in the Science Industry or industries that use scientific knowledge and skills.  It will also prepare you to take on learning and training in further and higher education.  The range of courses includes many science and paramedical degrees.