Applied Sciences

Assessment

The course is divided into five mandatory units spread over the two years. Two of these are externally examined and are marked by OCR examiners. Both examinations are 2 hours long and consist of short answer questions, extended answers, and calculations. The other three units are assessed through a portfolio of evidence complied throughout the course. These are teacher-assessed and moderated internally before being externally assessed by an OCR moderator. Each unit will be graded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction, students need to achieve a grade in each unit to pass the course. Any student who does not achieve a pass will be graded as unclassified. UCAS points: PASS = 16, MERIT = 32, DISTINCTION = 48, DISTINCTION* = 56