Finham Park School

Science

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Biology
Entry Requirements	Students should have gained at least B in both Core and Additional Award Science GCSE (Higher Paper) or grade B in Physics/Chemistry/Biology GCSE, as well as Mathematics GCSE to a grade C.
Assessment	Exam Board: OCR AS: Cells, Exchange and Transport Molecules, Biodiversity, Food and Health Practical skills in Biology 1 Internally assessed coursework A2: Communication, Homeostasis and Energy Control, Genomes and Environment Practical skills in Biology 2 Internally assessed coursework

Chemistry
Entry Requirements	Students should have gained at least B in both Core and Additional Award Science GCSE (Higher Paper) or grade B in Physics/Chemistry/Biology GCSE, as well as Mathematics GCSE to a grade C.
Assessment	Exam Board: OCR AS: Atoms, Bonds and Groups Chains, Energy and Resources Practical skills in chemistry Internally assessed coursework A2: Rings, Polymers and Analysis Equilibria, Energetics and Elements Practical skills in chemistry 2 Internally assessed coursework

Physics
Entry Requirements	Students should have gained at least B in both Core and Additional Award Science GCSE (Higher Paper) or grade B in Physics/Chemistry/Biology GCSE, as well as Mathematics GCSE to a grade C. BTEC Science qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis.
Assessment	Exam Board: OCR AS: Mechanics Electrons, Photons and Waves Practical skills in Physics Internally assessed coursework A2: The Newtonian World Particles and Frontiers of Physics Practical skills in chemistry 2 Internally assessed coursework

Applied Science
Entry Requirements	Students should have gained at least CC in Core and Additional Science GCSE (Higher Paper) or grade C in separate sciences GCSE, as well as Mathematics GCSE to a grade C.
Assessment	This course will consist of 3 separate units. 2 will be examined by portfolio, 1 will be externally examined. The portfolio should reflect approximately 60 hours of work including teaching time, individual research and analysis together with the time required to produce the portfolio. This portfolio will be assessed initially in the centre and moderated by the examination board. Each section will be worth 33 1/3 % of the total AS mark. Progression: Students completing the AS will be able to progress to an A2 qualification in applied science. The options chosen in A2 will allow students to pursue a qualification with a specialist unit in a selection of areas. These may include medical physics, forensic science, environmental science and sport science. Some students may, by negotiation, be allowed entry to AS qualifications in Physics, Chemistry or Biology. This AS and Advanced GCE enables candidates to develop both a broad understanding of a wide range of scientific principles and gives them the opportunity to focus on a specific pathway, e.g. health care, applications of chemistry, environmental science or sports science. In addition, the qualification covers a mixture of teaching and learning experiences from the theoretical through to those with a clear practical emphasis.