If you are interested in how science is used in a variety of workplaces, applied science is for you. You will look in detail at scientific organisations and investigate the techniques used in research laboratories and in the chemical and energy industries. You also learn how to collect data and study how the human body works. The course explores both practical and theoretical aspects of how science is used in healthcare centres, forensics, sports centres and other settings where science is used. A wide variety of teaching methods will be used from supported self-study to traditional teaching. You will also perform a lot of experiments and make extensive use of ICT to prepare your portfolio work. 30% of this course is portfolio assessed.
5 and 4 in Combined Science & aps of 4, or 5 and 4 in Triple Science & aps of 4
Unit 1: Written examination lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. Mathematical formulas and copies of the periodic table will be provided. Unit 2: Internally assessed Portfolio containing: six reports, six risk assessments, and one witness confirmation form complete by the tutor. Unit 3: Written examination lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. Some of the questions will be based on an article released several months in advance of the exam by the examining authority.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH |
If you are interested in how science is used in a variety of workplaces, applied science is for you. You will look in detail at scientific organisations and investigate the techniques used in research laboratories and in the chemical and energy industries. You also learn how to collect data and study how the human body works. The course explores both practical and theoretical aspects of how science is used in healthcare centres, forensics, sports centres and other settings where science is used. A wide variety of teaching methods will be used from supported self-study to traditional teaching. You will also perform a lot of experiments and make extensive use of ICT to prepare your portfolio work. 30% of this course is portfolio assessed.
5 and 4 in Combined Science & aps of 4, or 5 and 4 in Triple Science & aps of 4
Unit 1: Written examination lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. Mathematical formulas and copies of the periodic table will be provided. Unit 2: Internally assessed Portfolio containing: six reports, six risk assessments, and one witness confirmation form complete by the tutor. Unit 3: Written examination lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. Some of the questions will be based on an article released several months in advance of the exam by the examining authority.