AS/A Level Science Applied
A Level
In Stockton-On-Tees
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Stockton-on-tees
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Duration
2 Years
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE
Preferably one of these should be Mathematics
You also need Core Science plus either applied or additional science
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Course programme
- Level: AS/A Level
- Duration: 2 years
- I enjoy science but don†t want to specialise
- I studied Applied Science at school and want to continue with it
- I want a course with more individual work, rather than exams
- I want a practical subject, perhaps for a job as a science technician
- I really want to do science but don†t have the grades
- Units which cover all three sciences, Chemistry, Biology and Physics
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Six modules:
· Investigating science at work
· Energy transfer systems
· Finding out about substances
· Planning and carrying out a scientific investigation
· The healthy body
· The role of the pathology department - Lots of opportunity for practical work
- Investigative work
- Visits to places like Wilton Site and The Forensic Science Department of the University of Teesside
How is this course assessed?
- There are two portfolio assignments and one exam each year
- Progression to AS/A2 in your best single science
- Employment in science-based work, perhaps as a laboratory technician
- Higher education
AS/A Level Science Applied