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Core Science

 
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
 

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)

core options

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

Examination

Core & Additional GCSE have the same structure:
60% module examinations (taken in November, March and June)
30% internal assessment
10% practical skills

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

Possible pathway from this course 

A level Sciences, BTEC Sciences
   
 
GCSE Course description
 

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.

   
BTEC Applied Science Course description

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