Science - Pathways Diploma

Course

In Preston

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Preston

On this course you will study the three main areas of science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) as well as Forensics and Criminology.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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St Vincent'S Road, PR2 8UR

Start date

On request

About this course

You will need to be aged 16 to 18 and have 18-22 GCSE points. (Please see the `How to Apply` section on this leaflet, a copy of our school leaver prospectus, or visit the school leaver section of this website for more details). You will also have an individual assessment and interview before being allowed to join this course.

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Science - Pathways Diploma

Course ID:
PC66599

Academy:
Maths, Science and IT

Introduction:
This Entry Level course is the first step on a `pathway` to a career in science. It provides underpinning knowledge in science and allows you to develop further life skills.

Study Mode & Location:
This is a one year full-time course. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
On this course you will study the three main areas of science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) as well as Forensics and Criminology.

Assessment:
Assessment will be on-going throughout the year. You will create a portfolio of evidence consisting of both written and practical assignments.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course allows progression to Foundation Level courses such as the Introduction to Science.

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades
  • A* = 8 points
  • A = 7 points
  • B = 6 points
  • C = 5 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 3 points
  • F = 2 points
  • G = 1 point


(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 8 points
  • Merit = 6 points
  • Pass = 4 points


GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 14 points
  • Merit = 12 points
  • Pass = 10 points


Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 28 points
  • Merit = 24 points
  • Pass = 20 points


NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.

Science - Pathways Diploma

Price on request