Applied Sciences
Walsall College - Walsall
01922657022
Wisemore Campus, Walsall, WS2 8ES
Course summary

If you’d like to study science at university - or want a stepping stone to a scientific career - our courses will give you the knowledge and practical skills to succeed. Depending on your chosen course, you’ll immerse yourself in fascinating topics such as microbiology, organic chemistry and astrophysics. You’ll get hands-on in our high-spec labs, learning practical techniques and conducting your own experiments - and explore different career options. Our Science A Level pathway combinations include: A Level Physics and A Level Maths combined with BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate Applied Science A Level Biology and A Level Chemistry combined with BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate Applied Science During the interview process we will assess which A Level combination will be most suitable based on predicted grades and future aspirations. This pathway provides the practical skills of a BTEC programme alongside the benefits of an A Level programme. The BTEC units have been chosen to complement the A Level course content, reinforcing learning with practical investigations and coursework. The A Level programme will consist of eight topics over two years. There will be three exams covering all topics at the end of the second year. You will also be assessed on your practical skills in twelve formally assessed practical activities during the two years.

Entry requirements

It is expected that applicants will have English and maths at grades 5-9 (A*-C) and a science GCSE at grades 6-9 (A*-B). Additional GCSE results at grades 5-9 will be an advantage.

How you'll be assessed

The courses are a combination of assessed written work, practical project assessments and final dated examinations at the end of the second year of study.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWisemore Campus, Walsall, WS2 8ES