Science in Society meeting needs in particular circumstances

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

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.

Last updated: 20 May 2008