Core Science

To help you prepare better for the upcoming exams in Science please find at the links below Year 10 and Year 11 Science Revision Resources.

Unit B3 - Biology

Unit 1 - Universal Physics (part1)

Unit 1 -  Universal Physics (part2)

Unit C2 - Discovering Chemistry

Unit P2 - Physics for Your Future 

Unit C3 - Chemistry in Action

Unit P3 - Applications of Physics 

Additional Science:  Unit B2

Core Science: Unit B1, Unit C1,

Qualification

You will cover either:
GCSE Core Science (Year 10)
GCSE Additional Science (Year 11)
OR
GCSE Core Science (Year 10)
BTEC First in Applied Science (Year 11)

Your route in Year 11 will be dependent on your GCSE Core Science grade

Examination

BTEC First Certificate is 100% coursework and equivalent to 2 GCSE’s

Possible pathway from this course 

The Core and Additional Science course leads to two GCSEs. You will study a range of topical science issues ranging from global warming to designer babies. You will develop the skills to interpret the science that you come across in everyday life and the media.  Additional Science stretches your knowledge to a more in depth understanding of a range of concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and prepares you for future paths in Science.

This is a work-related course where you will carry out predominantly assignment-based or practical work to produce your own portfolio as evidence: these will be graded distinction*, distinction, merit or pass and could be worth two GCSEs.

Unit 1: Chemistry Applications
Unit 2: Physical Science Applications
Unit 3: Biological Systems