Double Award (DA) Science as a subject area has four key assessment components:
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Practical Assessment
This subject is essential for entry onto the AS courses in Biology, Physics and Chemistry and it is desirable to have a good grade in this subject for entry onto the PE A level course. DA Science at GCSE is also essential for entry onto many degree courses irrespective of A level grades. Areas such as Construction, Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Architecture, Architectural Technology, Engineering (with Specialisms), Environmental Engineering.
So, as can be seen from the above extensive list DA Science is essential in providing the foundation of knowledge needed to progression to many courses. Moreover the range of choice that this subject leaves open to you is enhanced when you look at the areas that insist on science subjects at A level for their entry requirements. Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Optometry and Physiotherapy are just some of the areas that require combinations of Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Maths plays a big role in DA Science. Pupils need to be capable of doing high level GCSE Maths to do this subject.
The DA Science will be assessed using a modular approach. Students will sit three modular exams, one in Chemistry, Physics and Biology. These module exams will be taken in November, March and May in Year 11. In Year 12 students will sit six final exams in June, two in Chemistry, two in t Physics and two in Biology.
Three practical exams will also be completed between January and May of Year 12.
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