GCSE Science Applied

GCSE Science - Applied

• Level: GCSE
• Duration: 1 year

The course involves a wide range of activities: lectures, discussions, practical work, group work and investigations. However, the emphasis is less on exams and more on practical work, individual study and research. Importantly all this work will be set in a vocational context. The course has equal amounts of Biology, Chemistry and Physics at GCSE. There is a significant amount of coursework.

Three units will be studied:

Science in the workplace (20% of course mark)

Science at work (40% of course mark)

Using scientific skills (40% of course mark)