Environmental Science
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham - West Sussex
01403210822
Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2EJ
Course summary

Environmental Science work is taught in GCSE Science and Geography. Students will be familiar with much of the subject material. Topics such as food webs, ecosystems, pollution, acid rain, weathering/erosion, photosynthesis and National Parks will have been covered in some way at GCSE. The key point about Environmental Science is that it is a topical subject. The press and media have a big interest in environmental issues. Food production and global warming have a huge profile at the moment. Students must be prepared to read material and watch TV programmes to be aware of major issues. Students must have an interest in the planet and environmental issues. There is no coursework.

Entry requirements

GCSE Science and Additional Science grade 4 and Mathematics grade 4. It is not necessary to have studied Environmental Science before.

How you'll be assessed

A LEVEL Modules. Both exams are taken in June of the second year. Paper 1: The physical environment, energy resources, pollution and research methods. Paper 2: The living environment biological resources, sustainability and research methods.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2EJ