Applied Sciences

Assessment

In Year 12 students study Unit 1, covering biology, chemistry and physics topics. Each topic is examined by 40 minute external exams. The remainder of Year 12 is spent developing specific laboratory skills. Students organizational skills and attention to detail is tested, as every stage of the practical work carried out has to be written up and submitted as coursework in Year 13, students study biology, chemistry and physics further in Unit3. This prepares them for a practical exam, which they carry out independently and analyze. Finally, they carry out an internally assessed piece of work involving independent study, in order to achieve the Applied Science Extended Certificate. • Unit 1 - Principles and applications of science • Unit 2 - Practical scientific procedures and techniques • Unit 3 - Science investigation skills • Unit8 - Physiology of human body systems