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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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:
Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities:
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
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:
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:
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Qualification Earned
Pupil will achieve one of the following:
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.
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.