Science

SCIENCE
Level(s):GCSE Core Science, GCSE Core Science & Additional Science, GCSE Additional Science
FACTS
Courses available

GCSE Core Science, GCSE Core Science & Additional Science, GCSE Additional Science

Entry requirements

How the courses are assessed

75% exam (3 separate exams in Biology, Chemistry and Physics), 25% coursework

Exam board

AQA

Where does it lead?

This qualifcation would be useful for vocational careers such as nursing, paramedic and health and social care and is essential if you want to become a primary school teacher.

Other information

Additional Science builds upon Core Science which means you must already have passed Core Science at grade C to take Additional Science on its own

If you need a grade C in Science and did not make it at the frst attempt, then have another go! You will have followed a Core Science and/or Additional Science award at school so this is a revision course. Core is taught at Foundation level and Additional is taught at Higher level You will receive tuition in Chemistry, Biology and Physics from specialists in these sciences, as well as lots of opportunities for revision and exam practice. You can also improve your coursework mark. So if you are disappointed with your Science GCSE grade, do not waste all that preparation, try again

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TOPICS COVERED
GCSE Core
Human Biology \ Diseases \ How humans afect the environment \ Metals and rocks \ Fuels \ Polymers \ Heat efciency \ Electricity \ Radioactivity \ Earth and the Universe

GCSE Additional
Plants and food chains \ Enzymes \ Genetics \ Atomic structure \ Bonding \ Rate of reactions \ Momentum \ Mains electricity \ Static electricity