Combined Science

Career & Further Study Information

Why do you have to study science at school? We are surrounded by technology and the products of science every day. Public policy decisions that affect every aspect of our lives are based in scientific evidence. And, of course, the immensely complex natural world that surrounds us illustrates infinite scientific concepts. You are growing up in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world, you need to be scientifically literate to succeed in life. Through the different disciplines of science, you learn how to think critically, solve problems and make informed decisions. These skills are integral to every aspect of a student’s education and life, from school to whatever career you end up doing. For those looking to go on to study science at a higher level, you need to have a secure base from which to build from and this course will give that to you. But maybe you don’t want to be a budding biologist, maybe you want to be a crime-busting criminologist, a high-flying fighter pilot, an electrical engineer, a professional game or app creator, a blockbuster movie CGI effects maker, a plumber, a doctor, a nurse, a midwife, a pharmacist, a dentist, an optician, a Formula 1 mechanic, a forensic scientist or even if you plan to be a Michelin starred chef… science underpins all these careers. So even if you are planning to take an apprenticeship as a builder, maybe it would be a good idea to understand why bricks have a frog in them, where cement comes from, why mortar and limestone make such a great team and how a brick arch can be made to overcome the laws of gravity.