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This course follows on from all GCSE sciences, to look at the three sciences in one subject block.
The course involves a wide range of activities: lectures, discussions, practical work, group work and investigations. However, the emphasis is less on exams and more on practical work, individual study and research. Importantly all this work will be set in a vocational context. The course has equal amounts of Biology, Chemistry and Physics at GCSE. There is a significant amount of coursework.
Three units will be studied:
Science in the workplace (20% of course mark)
Science at work (40% of course mark)
Using scientific skills (40% of course mark)