Course Summary
You will explore environmental and physical science, life science, and develop your scientific investigation skills. You will receive hands-on experience through work placements to prepare you for study at Level 3 or further training.
Key Topics
- Human biology including body systems, diseases and genetics
- Plant biology including ecology
- Chemical reactions, including energy changes and how fast they go
- Atomic structure and the structure and bonding in different materials
- Physics, including energy, electricity, forces and waves.
Assessment
This course is 100% exam based.
Progression
Further college study: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science, Health & Social Care.
Entry Requirements
At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English, science and maths.