GCSE Science

GCSE Science Keyfacts
One year, part-time (day) - 2 hours per week, level two course.


What you could do after this course
Further study in a science-related subject

Entry Requirements

• None, although a good grasp of English and maths is helpful. The course is very intensive so this suits those wishing to resit a lower grade or work very hard to study the subject for the first time.
• The College welcomes applicants over 21 years of age, each application is considered on individual merit and formal qualifications may not be required dependant upon experience

What you will learn
GCSE Science or its equivalent is increasingly becoming essential for entry to many courses at higher education level, such as teacher training. This course has been designed specifically to allow flexibility and to allow attendance alongside a range of level 3 courses eg A Levels. Single Award is generally sufficient for entry to teacher training courses.

The course should be of interest not only to those wishing to gain a foundation qualification in science or wishing to maintain their level of scientific knowledge and methodology before entry to higher education, but also to those trying to progress to higher education where such a qualification is an essential prerequisite. The modules of study relate to the principal sciences of biology, chemistry and physics and may be taught in an integrated method. Practicals, experimental and investigative work are a central feature of the course.

Module titles

• Biology -adaptation and competition, variation, evolution, inheritance, gene techology, homeostais, health and the nervous system.
• Chemistry -atomic structure, compounds, new materials, rates of reaction, nanoscience, fuels, the atmosphere and geological processes.

• Physics -electricity, heasting and the home, energy transfers and efficiency, waves the EM spectrum and space.
• Practical assessment -one each of biology, chemistry and physics, all carried out under exam conditions.

How you will be assessed

25% Biology exam
25% Chemistry exam
25% Physics exam
25% Practical assessments

One of the exams may be taken in January, the other two in June.

Additional Qualifications
Not applicable.

Essential Equipment
Course books - GCSE Core Science revision guide, GCSE Core Science Workbook.

Fee
£130