Applied Science
LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT ALL THE SCIENCES?
LEARN BEST THROUGH A MIXTURE OF EXPERIMENTS, COURSEWORK AND EXAMS?
WANT A CAREER IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGLISH OR MATHS (STEM)?
If so, Applied Science is for you. You will cover Biology, Chemistry and Physics, so you need to have a passion for all three. This course offers you the chance to discover the applications of a range of different science subjects, such as:
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Practical scientific procedures
- Science investigation skills
Get to grips with practical experiments in the lab and complete an independent project that you choose. One of your exams is all about your work in class, so you can walk into the hall knowing exactly what you need. This vocational course can lead you straight into industry, for example:
- Laboratory Technician
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Healthcare Assistant
“You get a little bit of all three sciences. We put a focus on the human body in the optional unit, which is my favourite topic of all. The coursework gives you confidence and there is a strong practical component, you get the chance to do lots of investigations and get some experience before labs at Uni.”
Miss Robinson (Head of Science Faculty)
STUDENT: AMY CINNAMOND RH6 2017-2020
“I chose to come to Rainhill Sixth as the idea of small class sizes was really appealing as well as the welcoming environment from the staff. I particularly loved Applied Science as the idea of combining all three subjects was something that best suited my future aspirations. All of my teachers have been amazing, they will work one to one with you and if you need a little bit of an extra push and are always on hand to help and support you.”
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Subject type |
A-level |
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Details of exam board |
Pearson, BTEC National Extended Certificate |
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Final Assessment |
42% Internally Marked, 33% Practical Exam, 25% Written Exam |
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Entry requirements |
5 GCSEs at 4 or above including Maths and English 4 or above in two Science subjects |
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Last three years destinations for this subject |
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