GCSE SCIENCE – GREEN PATHWAY
(Core Subject)

Exam Board: AQA

In year 10 and 11 all students will follow a vocational GCSE in Applied Science (Double Award).

The fundamental philosophy of this specification is that, in order to understand the nature of science, students must actively experience the scientific environment. This course considers some of the knowledge required by scientists and the type of work and investigations that they might undertake. The core content of the specification looks at broad vocational areas to which science contributes. It also illustrates the procedural and technical knowledge of science practice that medical and material scientists, microbiologists and analytical chemists may undertake. The specification also enables the study of science practice in the workplace.

The course consists of four units, three of which are assessed through portfolio work. The units are:

Unit 1
Science in the Workplace

Centre-Assessed

10% of total marks

25 marks

A portfolio of evidence including two reports

Unit 2
Science for the Needs of Society

Written Paper

35% of total marks

90 marks

1½ hours

Unit 3
Developing Scientific Skills

Centre-Assessed

27½% of total marks

50 marks

A portfolio of evidence including records of three practical exercises
covering six areas

Unit 4

Using Scientific Skills for the Benefit of Society

Centre-Assessed

27½% of total marks

50 marks

A portfolio of evidence including records of four activities

This makes up your DOUBLE Science GCSE

For further information speak to Mr Hoskins or your Science teacher.

 

Examples of Jobs and Careers for Science: - Food Technologist, Laboratory Assistant, Nurse, Physiotherapist, Doctor, Radiographer, Pharmacist, Optometrist, Dentist, Veterinary Nurse/Surgeon, Zoologist, Physicist, Health& Safety Inspector, Environmental Health Officer.