The fundamental philosophy of this specification is that, in order to understand the nature of science, students must actively experience the science environment. This can be achieved through links with local employers, case studies and research.
It is an ideal qualification for those students who want a broad background in science, which will allow them to progress to further or higher education, training or employment.
Life and Health Sciences Staff
St Columb’s College
- Ailish O’Kane
- Dwyer Smyth
Thornhill College
- Dr Damian McLaughlin
- Claire Barr
- Michael McCloskey
- Kevin Abbott
- Peter O'Donnell
- Greg White
Course structure
Six AS units in year 13
Four portfolio (worth ~67%) and 2 examinations*
Repeated in year 14.
AS units
investigating Science at work
Energy Transfer Systems
Finding out about substances
Food Science and Technology
Choosing and Using Materials*
Synthesising Organic Compounds
A2 Units
Planning and Carrying out an Investigation
The Actions and Development of Medicines
Controlling Chemical Processes*
The Healthy Body*
The Role of the Pathology service
Ecology, Conservation and Recycling.
