AS/A Level Science Applied

A Level

In Stockton-On-Tees

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Stockton-on-tees

  • Duration

    2 Years

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Stockton-On-Tees (Cleveland)
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Bishopton Road West, TS19 0QD

Start date

On request

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

AS/A Level Science : Applied
  • Level: AS/A Level
  • Duration: 2 years
Why should I choose this course?
  • 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
What does the course consist of?
  • Units which cover all three sciences, Chemistry, Biology and Physics
  • 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
What might this course lead on to?
  • 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

Price on request