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Title: Science
Pathway: Health, Science & Sport
Available Study Options:
Full Time, Part Time
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We offer a one year, full-time, GCSE science study programme in which you will study GCSE Biology and Chemistry alongside maths and English until you achieve a minimum of grade 4.
We also offer a two year, full-time Level 3 course in Applied Science. This qualification has been designed to give you a broad and effective insight into all areas of science. The course contains modules and subjects which will develop your knowledge and skills, and blends together a mix of theoretical and practical subjects which will equip you to cope with the demands of higher level study and the world of work.
If you need to resit one of the GCSE sciences, you have the opportunity to do this alongside any of the study programmes on offer. Many job roles or degree courses require a minimum of a grade 4 GSCE in a science subject, so we provide the opportunity to either improve your grade or study a science subject for the first time. As these GCSE's are completed in one year, we require all applicants to undertake an assessment before being offered an unconditional place on the course. Classes are offered both day and evening, once per week.
Level 2: The course is externally assessed through examinations.
Level 3: The course is both externally and internally assesses through a series of practical assessments, assignments, report writing and exams.
GCSE Biology, Physics and Chemistry: All assessment is externally set, and includes exams and practical assessments.
Science Study Programme: Successful completion of this course can offer progression to a Level 3 in Applied Science (Applied, Forensic or Medical Science) or on to one of our new and exciting T Level courses.
Applied Science Level 3: On completion of this course you may be able to progress to a wide variety of courses in higher education, such as Biomedical/Medical Sciences, Radiography, Biochemistry, Nursing or Forensic Science.
Alternatively, students can progress into employment (e.g. at technician level) and/or onto an Apprenticeship.
GCSE Biology, Physics and Chemistry: this may support an application to T levels, higher education, employment or an Apprenticeship.
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).
Pre Level 1
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course Science
GCSE Grade 3 (C) in Maths or English. Below GCSE Grade 3 (C) in BIO,CHM,PHY subjects or not sat GCSE Sciences in the past.
Full Time GCSE Re-Sit Maths and English
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English.
Full Time Level 1 Course
2 GCSE's at grade 2 unless you want to study the courses listed below:
Electrical & Plumbing: Min GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills 1 in maths
Motor Vehicle: Min GCSE grade 2 in maths
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSE grade 3 including English or maths or a level 1 in Functional Skills English or Maths unless you want to study the courses below:
Motor Vehicle : GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills Level 1 in maths & Level 1 in Motor Vehicle.
Min GCSE grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Required for:
Accounting, Plumbing & Electrical
Full time Level 3 Course
4 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English AND Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English AND Maths will be accepted).
NOTE: If you want to study Applied Science you must have 4 and above in GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
Vocational Level 2 in the subject area you wish to study plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Level Foundation (Level 2)
4 GCSE Grade 3 including English and Math's (or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Math's)
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
*Health & Healthcare Science T Level requires GCSE Grade 4 in BIO, CHEM, PHY OR if double all 4's required.
You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.
If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.
If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
