Applied Sciences
Highfields School - Wolverhampton
01902556530
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
Course summary

Applied science is a course that prepares students for working in industry. You will have the opportunity to study the art of being a scientist in a vocational context and be given the skills to work in a science laboratory. The course is broken up into four units covering the key applications of science, including practical techniques and scientific investigative skills. There is also a range of optional units available to study in Year 13.

Entry requirements

• Mathematics - Grade 4 • English Language - Grade 4 • Two Science subjects - Grade 5

How you'll be assessed

You will be taught a series of lessons that enable you to develop the scientific understanding and skills to perform in the relevant assessments. Due to changes from Ofqual, 58% of the assessment for Applied Science will be externally assessed. There will be one standard examination and one practical activity assessed by the examination board (Pearson).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBoundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT