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SCIENCE ACADEMY
Are you passionate about Science?
What can you expect?
If you are likely to achieve five or more GCSEs at
grades 5 and above, including Science and Mathematics
subjects, then you may wish to be considered for our
Science Academy. The Science Academy has two strands,
the Medical Pathway and the STEM Pathway.
• Laboratory practical activities
• Coaching and mock interviews for university
applications - including the MMI (Multiple
Mini Interview used in medical school
applications)
• Opportunity to participate in debates on
science related issues
• Support in completing the UCAT assessment
(University Clinical Aptitude Test)
• Dissections - in class and an opportunity to
attend Med-Soc
• Support in reference writing
• Guest speakers
• Trips and visits
• Raising money for charity
• Presentation and awards evening
Medical Pathway: This is aimed at students wishing to
pursue a career in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science.
You must have five or more GCSEs at grades 7, 8 or 9
including Science and Mathematics. You will study two or
more Science/Mathematics subjects at A Level (i.e. two
subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics).
STEM Pathway: This is aimed at students with a general
interest in science and aspiring to pursue a career in science.
You must have five or more GCSEs at grade 5 and above
including Science and Mathematics. You will study two
or more Science/Mathematics subjects at A Level or the
Vocational A Level Extended Diploma in Applied Science.