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Science in Society meeting needs in particular circumstances

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Science in Society [1]

Science in Society meeting needs in particular circumstances [2] Science in Society (particularly the AS course) has been successfully used to meet particular requirements in a number of situations. The elements that are drawn upon vary but they include:

  • examination of issues can take place at many levels making the course suitable for mature students
  • the course is recognised as a science qualification where GCSE science is required
  • there is no practical requirement
  • the textbook and complete web resources allow use for distance learning or individual tuition
  • the generic skills developed are valued in many areas

Science in Society meeting needs in particular circumstances 2 [3]Examples of students successfully completing a course in AS Science in Society include:

  • adult students in community evening course;
  • mature students on ‘higher education access’ course;
  • students in penal institutions, both adolescent units and adult prison;
  • students preparing for the BMAT examination for entry to medical school;
  • students who completed AS level with a low grade in a specialist science and were not able to continue that study to full A level.
 


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