This course is designed to provide students with a deeper insight and understanding of a wide range of scientific concepts. This will allow students to develop new practical skills using specialist scientific equipment, allowing students to analyse results, draw conclusions from data and evaluate techniques. The course encourages the development of transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are valued in both higher education and the workplace.
All A-level or Applied General subjects at Post 16 at Maltby Learning Trust have subject entry criteria. Access to these courses will be strictly enforced. The minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSE passes at Grade 5 or above (or equivalent), including at least one grade 5 in English and Mathematics. No admissions will take place after week 3 of the autumn term. Enrichment options are taken in Year 12, alongside both the Academic 2 and Mixed Academic-Applied General pathways. Minimum of 2 grade 5s in GCSE Combined Science and ideally a minimum grade 5 in GCSE Maths.
Assessment is by examination for unit 1 and synoptic assessment for unit 3 of the qualification along with two units assessed through assignment.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Braithwell Road, Rotherham, S66 8AB |
This course is designed to provide students with a deeper insight and understanding of a wide range of scientific concepts. This will allow students to develop new practical skills using specialist scientific equipment, allowing students to analyse results, draw conclusions from data and evaluate techniques. The course encourages the development of transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are valued in both higher education and the workplace.
All A-level or Applied General subjects at Post 16 at Maltby Learning Trust have subject entry criteria. Access to these courses will be strictly enforced. The minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSE passes at Grade 5 or above (or equivalent), including at least one grade 5 in English and Mathematics. No admissions will take place after week 3 of the autumn term. Enrichment options are taken in Year 12, alongside both the Academic 2 and Mixed Academic-Applied General pathways. Minimum of 2 grade 5s in GCSE Combined Science and ideally a minimum grade 5 in GCSE Maths.
Assessment is by examination for unit 1 and synoptic assessment for unit 3 of the qualification along with two units assessed through assignment.