Level 2
Science (GCSE)
THIS ONE YEAR GCSE COURSE COVERS CORE SCIENCE CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, AND PHYSICS. YOU WILL DEVELOP YOUR SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION SKILLS. THIS COURSE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR LEVEL 3 SCIENCE COURSES.
In addition, you will participate in course-related work experience. This course will prepare you for the level 3 vocational course in Applied Science.
Topics Include:
- Life science
- Chemical substances and reactions
- Energy and the environment
- Physical science (forces & motion, the universe, electricity etc).
Further Study Options:
If you achieve 5,5+ it also allows progression onto Science (Applied) and Health and Social Care (Level 3).
Achieving 6,6+ allows progression to A level Sciences: Biology, Chemistry & Physics
Career Options:
Nursing, Forensic Science, Physiotherapy, Environmental Science, Engineering.
Course Requirements
At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and a Science.