Overview
GCSE ScienceThe GCSE Combined Science course offers science for all with both theory and practical skills development. The course provides an opportunity for those who have studied outside the UK or were unsuccessful in obtaining GCSE Science in school and now require this for their career (such as in healthcare or teaching).
The course covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics and includes practical skills thereby providing a foundation for further study and or employment. The course is branded as ‘science for all’ so develops transferable skills in critical thinking and being inquisitive about the world around us.
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Course content
Need to know
Entry requirements:
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The qualification gained
GCSE Combined Science
Assessment methods
Extermal examinations
Course content
You will study:
Units in Biology including cell biology, infection and the immune response, and inheritance, variation and evolution.
Units in Chemistry including atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical changes and analysis, and chemistry of the atmosphere.
Units in Physics including electricity, forces, waves, and electromagnetism.
Next steps
Course progression:
Alongside GCSEs in English and mathematics, this ‘double award’ GCSE enables progression to Level 3 courses by providing the 4 GCSE requirement.
Career progressions:
Animal care and management, healthcare, laboratory science.
Additional information
Laboratory coats and PPE will be provided by the college.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out about this or other courses, please use our livechat below or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk
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Part-Time Funding Information
Some courses may be free depending on the qualification and if you are unemployed and on a qualifying benefit.
Please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to find out accurate fees information.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.