Level 1 Chemistry and Biology

Ignite your passion for Chemistry and Biology as you embark on a journey of exploration, discovery, and understanding.

This topic will offer 16 credits of internally and externally assessed units. The units included are:

1.  Science 1.2: Demonstrate understanding of the uses of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context. Broaden your scientific toolkit as you master a range of investigative approaches. Learn to design experiments, gather data, and analyse results, all within the context of real-world scientific challenges. Develop critical thinking skills and witness firsthand how different approaches lead to meaningful discoveries.

2.  Chem-Bio 1.2: Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in a specific context. Immerse yourself in the captivating realm of chemical reactions. Dive deep into specific contexts, uncovering the fundamental principles governing these reactions. Discover reactions of combustion, precipitation, neutralisation and witness the transformative power of chemistry.

3.  Chem-Bio 1.3: Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic. Unravel the intricate world of genetic variation and its impact on specific characteristics. Explore the mechanisms behind inherited traits and understand how genetic diversity shapes living organisms. Check out the amazing applications of our knowledge of DNA.

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