Petroc School Leavers' Prospectus | A LEVEL COURSES (MATHS & SCIENCE)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE A LEVEL
Level 3 | Duration: 2 years North Devon | FTB014
Environmental Science is a highly relevant and topical course which combines geography with biology to understand how humans interact with their environment, and the consequences and solutions of these actions.
You will study the following modules:
• The living and the physical environment
• Atmospheric pollution, water resources and supplying the world with building materials and metals
• The global effects of energy supply
• Farming, fishing and forestry
The course is supported by fieldwork, laboratory work and excursions which will enhance your understanding of research methods and conservation.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You must hold at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above. You will be required to achieve a grade 5 in GCSE Maths, English Language and two sciences or a grade 5 in both Core Science and Additional Science.
PROGRESSION On successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress to university to study subjects such as environmental science, geology, marine biology or conservation.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE BTEC (A LEVEL EQUIVALENT)
Level 3 | Duration: 2 years North Devon | FTB020
This course is designed for students who wish to study Health & Social Care alongside other A Level subjects.
The programme will offer you the skills, knowledge and experience needed to successfully progress on to university or employment in the social care, social work or healthcare sectors.
You will cover four key topics:
• Human lifespan development: The biological, psychological and sociological theories associated with human lifespan development.
• Meeting individual care and support needs: The values and skills required for a career in social care or health care.
• Working in health and social care: The roles and responsibilities of health and social care practitioners and the organisations they work for.
• Psychological perspectives: How to apply them in a work setting.
This course is the equivalent to (and generates the same UCAS points as) one full A Level.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You must hold at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE Maths and English Language.
PROGRESSION On successful completion of this course, you may wish to study for a degree in nursing, social work, midwifery, psychology or education.
MATHEMATICS A LEVEL
Level 3 | Duration: 2 years North Devon | FTB026
A Level Mathematics builds on your existing mathematical skills gained at GCSE. You will study Pure Mathematics, using both computer software and scientific calculators to aid learning when appropriate. To broaden your experience, you will also study some applied mathematics.
You will study the following subjects:
• Pure Mathematics including algebra, geometry, sequences and series, calculus, exponentials, logarithms and trigonometry.
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Statistics will involve dealing with a large set of data, making use of both scientific calculators and mathematical software.
• Mechanics including Newton's laws of motion, dynamics and statics
The skills gained in your first year will be used and built upon in your second year, by extending the depth of the topics studied.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You must hold at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above. You must achieve Maths at grade 6 and English Language at grade 5.
PROGRESSION Mathematics is a prized qualification for university. It highlights your natural problem-solving ability and logical ordered thinking - excellent skills to have for many degree courses. You may decide to progress onto a degree course in a mathematics discipline, physics or engineering, or progress straight into the workplace.
For full course information visit
petroc.ac.uk and enter the relevant FTB/FTT code.
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