Course modules
Year 1
Key concepts in biology
Biology
Exchange and transport in animals
Biology
Ecosystems and material cycles
Biology
Key concepts in chemistry
Chemistry
States of matter and mixtures
Chemistry
Chemical changes
Chemistry
Extracting metals and equilibria
Chemistry
Separate chemistry 1
Chemistry
Groups in the periodic table
Chemistry
Rates of reaction and energy changes
Chemistry
Fuels and Earth science
Chemistry
Separate chemistry 2
Chemistry
Cells and control
Biology
Genetics
Biology
Natural selection and genetic modification
Biology
Health, disease and the development of medicines
Biology
Plant structures and their functions
Biology
Animal coordination, control and homeostasis
Biology
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements
Must have achieved GCSE English Language and Maths at a grade 4 or above or be working towards GCSE Maths and English ideally through the College.
The College is currently considering a Level One Science option for students not ready for GCSE.
Learning and assessment
Combination of practical and theory based learning. Students will participate in group work and independent work. Examination will involve a mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.
Special requirements
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
GCSE Biology and Chemistry Text Books
Costs that are optional for the course:
Lab Coat