SCIENCE - GCSE
At St. Patrick’s we offer five different GCSE Science courses. Science is a compulsory subject for all students at K.S.4. and is essential for many job opportunities. The following courses lead to G.C.S.E. qualifications. Pupils who would like to take A Level Science at St Patrick’s must achieve a C Grade at GCSE
Single Award Science (Modular)
5 periods of Science a week
If you enjoy lots of experiments and the fun of science then this is certainly the course for you.
This course has two Levels of Entry:
Foundation tier: which allows pupils to achieve grades C to G.
Higher Tier: Which allows pupils to achieve grades A* to D.
It has 3 module tests (1 Biology, 1 Chemistry, 1 Physics) based on sections of work covered over Years 11 and 12. These modules account for 75% of overall grade and Controlled Assessment work 25%. Pupils have the opportunity to resit modules only once.
Double Award Science (Modular)
ONLY STUDENTS WHO REACH THE REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL AT KS3 WILL BE PERMITTED TO DO DOUBLE AWARD SCIENCE.
10 periods of Science a week. You need to be Level 5 or above at KS3 Science to be eligible for Double Award Science at GCSE.
If you enjoy Science which includes practical and the theory, then this is the GCSE for you. This is a Double Award so you get two GCSE on completion eg AB or BC.
There are two levels of entry.
Foundation Tier: which allows pupils to achieve grades C to G.
Higher Tier: which allows pupils to achieve grades A* to D.
Pupils have the opportunity to resit modules only once.
Year 11 - You complete 1 Biology, Chemistry and Physics Unit. (33% of mark)
Year 12 - You complete a Biology, Chemistry and Physics Unit at end of year 12. (42% of mark) Controlled Assessment (25% of mark)
Biology
This is a single G.C.S.E. for those who would like the opportunity to develop an understanding of the environmental, technological, ethical, and cultural aspects of Biology.
There are Two Tiers of entry:
Foundation Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades C to G.
Higher Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades A* to D.
Chemistry
This is a Single G.C.S.E. for those who would like the opportunity to develop an understanding of the environmental,
technological and industrial aspects of Chemistry.
There are Two Tiers of entry:
Foundation Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades C to G.
Higher Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades A* to D.
Physics
This is a single G.C.S.E. which allows pupils to acquire a systematic body of knowledge in Physics and develop an understanding of science, including its power and limitations.
There are Two Tiers of entry:
Foundation Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades C to G.
Higher Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades A* to D.
Single Award Science (Modular)
5 periods of Science a week
If you enjoy lots of experiments and the fun of science then this is certainly the course for you.
This course has two Levels of Entry:
Foundation tier: which allows pupils to achieve grades C to G.
Higher Tier: Which allows pupils to achieve grades A* to D.
It has 3 module tests (1 Biology, 1 Chemistry, 1 Physics) based on sections of work covered over Years 11 and 12. These modules account for 75% of overall grade and Controlled Assessment work 25%. Pupils have the opportunity to resit modules only once.
Double Award Science (Modular)
ONLY STUDENTS WHO REACH THE REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL AT KS3 WILL BE PERMITTED TO DO DOUBLE AWARD SCIENCE.
10 periods of Science a week. You need to be Level 5 or above at KS3 Science to be eligible for Double Award Science at GCSE.
If you enjoy Science which includes practical and the theory, then this is the GCSE for you. This is a Double Award so you get two GCSE on completion eg AB or BC.
There are two levels of entry.
Foundation Tier: which allows pupils to achieve grades C to G.
Higher Tier: which allows pupils to achieve grades A* to D.
Pupils have the opportunity to resit modules only once.
Year 11 - You complete 1 Biology, Chemistry and Physics Unit. (33% of mark)
Year 12 - You complete a Biology, Chemistry and Physics Unit at end of year 12. (42% of mark) Controlled Assessment (25% of mark)
Biology
This is a single G.C.S.E. for those who would like the opportunity to develop an understanding of the environmental, technological, ethical, and cultural aspects of Biology.
There are Two Tiers of entry:
Foundation Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades C to G.
Higher Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades A* to D.
Chemistry
This is a Single G.C.S.E. for those who would like the opportunity to develop an understanding of the environmental,
technological and industrial aspects of Chemistry.
There are Two Tiers of entry:
Foundation Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades C to G.
Higher Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades A* to D.
Physics
This is a single G.C.S.E. which allows pupils to acquire a systematic body of knowledge in Physics and develop an understanding of science, including its power and limitations.
There are Two Tiers of entry:
Foundation Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades C to G.
Higher Tier which allows pupils to achieve grades A* to D.
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.
