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What will I study in Single Award Science?
This specification aims to encourage you to:
• develop your knowledge and understanding of the material, physical and living worlds;
• develop your understanding of the nature of science and its applications and the interrelationships between science and society;
• develop your understanding of the relationships between hypotheses, evidence, theories and explanations; • develop and apply your observational, practical, enquiry and problem-solving skills and understanding in laboratory, field and other learning environments;
• develop your ability to evaluate claims based on science through critical analysis of the methodology, evidence and conclusions; and
• develop your skills in communication, mathematics and the use of technology in scientific contexts.
How will I be assessed in this subject?
Each unit is assessed externally by a unit test in November, February and Summer.
The Practical Skills Unit is taken in Year 12. This consists of a 2 practical activities completed in the lab under exam conditions and a short written Exam.
Module tests = 75%
Practical Skills Unit = 25%
This course is available in two tiers:
Foundation: Grades G-C*
Higher : Grades D-A*
What will I study?
Unit 1: Biology
External written examination
Foundation and Higher Tiers: 1 hour
Students answer compulsory structured questions that include short responses, extended writing and calculations.
Unit 2: Chemistry
External written examination
Foundation and Higher Tiers: 1 hour
Students answer compulsory structured questions that include short responses, extended writing and calculations.
Unit 3: Physics
External written examination
Foundation and Higher Tiers: 1 hour
Students answer compulsory structured questions that include short responses, extended writing and calculations.
Unit 4: Practical
Practical skills assessment
Foundation and Higher Tiers: 2 hours
Students carry out two pre-release practical tasks (from two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics) in the final year of study.
What career paths are available to me if I study this subject?
A great course suited to further study and employment, Single Award Science can start students on the path to a host of courses such as, Applied Science, Level 3 Sport, Applied Health & Social care and careers such as laboratory work in schools and hospitals, and progression to sports related course.
Extra Curricular Activities
If you choose Single Award Science, you may have the opportunity to take part in the following activities;
NI Science Festival activities
Chemistry at Work workshop at Queen's University Belfast
Tyndall Physics Lecture at Queens
STEM bus - Forensic Science
STEM bus - Biology workshop
CREST awards
Experiments
Field Trips
Student Testimonials
I really enjoy science, it is so interesting learning about how science applies to us in the real world. Some of the things we learn about are what happens when you’re sick to what happens with two chemicals being mixed together.
Science is one of my favourite subjects because instead of just writing you actually get to do the stuff you are being taught and I think this is a far better way to learn. We get to do practical work almost every week.
Science has really helped me with my choices because it gives you skills such as solving problems and making decisions. It also helps with other subjects like Maths.
Kayla Marie, Year 12
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