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Level 2 Science

Gateway Sixth Form College

17 Colin Grundy Drive, Hamilton, Leicester , Leicestershire, LE5 1GA

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 2

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Gateway College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Free to all home and UK students

Application Instructions

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Course Summary

This course allows you to continue developing your Science skills through a varied range of topics covering Physics, Chemistry and Biology. You will develop knowledge and understanding of some key concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and be able to apply these to real life situations such are world food security, industrial production of everyday chemicals as well as health.

This qualification is equivalent to 3 GCSEs.

Course Details

Units studied include:

1. Science of the Earth

2. Practical Techniques in Science

3. Careers in Science

4. Radiology

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The course will be assessed, through assignments that may include presentations, reports and practical classes. Units included are; Science of the Earth, Food Production, Science of health, Chemical design, radiology, data processing and Practical techniques in science.

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements.

(Grade D/3 in English, Science and Maths)

Your next steps...

Students who complete the Level 2 programme can go onto level 3 vocational science programmes that have successfully secured offers from universities in medical, pharmaceutical, biochemical courses leading onto employment in a scientific field.

Additional information

http://www.gateway.ac.uk/

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