This course develops students’ scientific skills, knowledge and understanding and stretches them to apply these to a scientific setting. It will hone students’ cognitive and problem-solving skills, along with improving their ability to communicate effectively. The self-management and resilience required for this course will provide an excellent basis to enter higher education or employment. This challenging course covers in-depth aspects in biology, chemistry and physics. The variety of topics range from detailed cell structure to periodicity and properties of elements, as well as the use of waves in communication. Students will explore a range of practical chemistry techniques and deduce conclusions and evaluations from results they have independently produced.
Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics, with Grade 4, 4 in GCSE Combined Science. - 5 x GCSE 9-4 BTEC/CTEC
Unit 1 – Externally assessed examination – 25% Unit 2 – Internally assessed coursework – 25% Unit 3 – Externally assessed examination – 33% Unit 8 – Internally assessed coursework – 17%
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, WF14 9EZ |
This course develops students’ scientific skills, knowledge and understanding and stretches them to apply these to a scientific setting. It will hone students’ cognitive and problem-solving skills, along with improving their ability to communicate effectively. The self-management and resilience required for this course will provide an excellent basis to enter higher education or employment. This challenging course covers in-depth aspects in biology, chemistry and physics. The variety of topics range from detailed cell structure to periodicity and properties of elements, as well as the use of waves in communication. Students will explore a range of practical chemistry techniques and deduce conclusions and evaluations from results they have independently produced.
Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics, with Grade 4, 4 in GCSE Combined Science. - 5 x GCSE 9-4 BTEC/CTEC
Unit 1 – Externally assessed examination – 25% Unit 2 – Internally assessed coursework – 25% Unit 3 – Externally assessed examination – 33% Unit 8 – Internally assessed coursework – 17%