What will you be learning?

Additional Applied Science is a one-year GCSE course which you can do in Year 11. It allows you to learn about the work of different types of people who use science and the scientific skills they use.

You are given the opportunity to study the application of science in:-

• the food industry
• the forensic service
• sport and leisure

The course consists of two pieces of coursework together worth 60% and an exam making up the remainder 40%.

This leads to a GCSE qualification; the full range of grades is available.

IMPORTANT: The course prepares you to take a practical route through further learning, and you should be aware that it is not appropriate if you plan to take traditional science A-Levels.

When?

Start date: September.
Duration: 2 years.
How is it delivered?: Part of a full-time programme.
Availability: Current and continuing.
Time Slot: Daytime.

Who can do it?

Age range: 14 - 16.

What will you be working towards?

Qualification:  AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Additional Applied Science (100/5629/4) .
Awarding Body: AQA.
Type: GCSE.
Sector: Science .