This course is designed to combine an in-depth study of biology, chemistry and physics allowing you to develop your skills and knowledge in all three disciplines. Most importantly, students will develop their skills in order to conduct practical experiments to a professional standard. This will prepare them perfectly for further study or employment within the industry. Units of study have been carefully chosen to combine biology, chemistry, physics, and maths.

Outline

A variety of units are studied throughout the course. For example, you may
study physiology of human body systems, scientifi c investigation,
microbiological techniques, practical chemistry, organic chemistry, and medical
physics, all of which have theoretical and practical aspects. 

Assessment:

• Written assignments


• Practical assessments in the form of lab practicals and primary
  research


• Presentations


• Examinations

What enrichment will there be?

• Science Society. These events focusing on careers in science
• Trips to large science companies to experience the industry in action
• Opportunities to join the STEM Academy
• Research placements at large organisatons, such as, Nuffi eld Research Placement
• Visits to CERN, Geneva, the world’s largest European Organisation for Nuclear Research, and Jodrell Bank Observatory 

Entry Requirements

Pendleton Sixth Form College:
For advanced level courses students will need two Grade 5s and three Grade 4s including Grade 4 in GCSE (or equivalent) English. The two Grade 5s must come from a selection of mathematics, combined science, physics, chemistry or biology, with the rest of these subjects at Grade 4.

Eccles Sixth Form College:
For advanced level courses students will need five Grade 4s, including a Grade 5 in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths.

Progression from Level 2 Vocational Science will require a merit grade profile with Level 2 passes in examined units and Grade 4 in English and Grade 5 in mathematics.

For intermediate level courses require four grade 3s at GCSE.

Progression

These courses will prepare students academically for their next steps into Further or Higher Education, or for a career in a science-relate subject. Many of our students go on to study a science-related discipline at university in areas such as biomedical science, microbiology, health, or study for degrees in biology, chemistry, or physics.