GCSE Science Pathway
Assessment & Qualifications Alliance GCSE (9-1) in Physics
Level 2
School Leavers
1 Academic Year
September 2024
Full-time
David Hockney Building
Overview
This specialist GCSE pathway has been designed to give you the skills you need to build a career in Science. Our labs and classrooms are fantastic facilities to learn and develop your talent. Career paths include working in Medicine, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Ophthalmics, Engineering, and Dentistry. The pathway includes:
- GCSE Biology
- GCSE Chemistry
- GCSE Physics
- You will also have the opportunity to complete GCSE English and Maths, if you would like to improve your grade in these subjects
Career Focused
Bradford College has many partnerships with employers and we hold regular career events to help students choose their next steps. We often have external speakers and events for students to attend.
Students at Bradford College experience a range of additional support from our Student Services and Student Union providing advice and guidance for students and parents.
Bradford College offers a wide range of higher level study in many different subjects related to each pathway, there are guaranteed places available for students that achieve the entry requirement grades.
Key Info
What You Will Learn
Studying on our GCSE Science Pathway will develop and build your knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You will develop essential knowledge in Science including methodology and practical skills that can be applied to the world around you. We will provide you with the best opportunity to learn the topics, develop your critical thinking and have access to support from tutors and technicians.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this course requires a grade 3 or above in GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Combined Science 3-3. This includes a grade 3 or above in English Language and Mathematics.
Assessment
You will also be required to take part in a number of required practical that form part of your final examinations. This GCSE is assessed at the end of the course by completing two 1 hour and 45-minute exams. The exam papers contain a variety of questions including multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.
Progression
Studying a GCSE qualification with us will enable you to progress onto further study, other level 3 qualifications and apprenticeships. Your teachers will support you in ensuring you reach your goals and make the progress required to take your next steps in learning or employment. You will benefit from having a weekly tutorial with your pastoral tutor who will provide the additional support to enable you to be successful.
Fees & Additional Costs
If you are 19 years old or over you may need to pay fees for your Further Education studies.
Course fees depend on your age and course level.
You may be exempt from paying fees though, or eligible to pay a reduced fee – known as fee remission.
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 and studying on a full-time or part-time Further Education course, you will not pay tuition or examination fees.
This covers all Further Education courses, functional skills for English and Maths courses.
You will need to pay for course costs such as books, stationery, special equipment, exams, registration fee, travel, meals and any other course-related activities.
Help towards these costs is available for many students.
FE Tuition: £450.00
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
