Science Additional GCSE

Science (Additional) GCSE

Course Aims:
To give the students opportunities to:

Acquire a systematic body of scientific knowledge, and the skills needed to apply this in new and changing situations in a range of domestic, industrial and environmental contexts.

Acquire an understanding of scientifiic ideas, how they develop, the factors which may affect their development and their power and limitations.

Plan and carry-out a range of investigations, considering and evaluating critically their own data and that obtained from other sources.

Using ICT where appropriate.

Evaluate in terms of their scientific knowledge and understanding, the benefits and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments; including those related to the environment, personal health and quality of life and considering ethical issues.

Select, organise and present information clearly and logically, using appropriate scientific terms and conventions.

Course Content:
Consists of 3 modules:

Biology
Chemistry
Physics

Progression:
Scucessful students may choose to progress to a Level 3 programme of study. There are Access to Higher Education Diploma courses available in scientific subjects. Alternatively, there is a level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (Forensics)

Awarding Body:
AQA

Exam:
Biology - Written paper 45 minutes 25%
Chemistry - Written paper 45 minutes 25%
Physics - Written paper 45 minutes 25%
Coursework - Centre assessed unit 25%

Qualification:
GCSE Science. GCSE Additional Science

Level:
Level 2 GCSE

Duration:
Please see course listings for exact timings. The course will last for 1 academic year.

Please Note:
Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.


Entry Requirement
Whilst there is no specific prior level of attainment required to undertake this course, a level of scientific, literacy and numeracy skills commensurate with having followed a programme of study at key stage 3 is expected. Students are therefore recommended to have Grade D or above at GCSE level in English and Maths, together with a prior level of scientific study. Students will also require a successful interview.
Students will need to be able to attend on a regular basis and complete work in their own time outside of class hours if they are to successfully complete the coursework element of the course.