Science GCSE
at Varndean College, Brighton · college
What the college says
If you need a Science or wish to progress to a Level 3 Science course, then these courses are for you. Most students will have followed a GCSE Science double award or single separate Science at school so these courses will have a large overlap. We offer either separate GCSE Biology or Trilogy Science (Double Science). For Biology you will carry out 8 practicals over the course and for Trilogy Science you will carry out 16.
What you need to get on
Standard Foundation Level entry requirements including: 2 x Grade 3 in GCSE Science Grade 3 in GCSE Maths
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
VARNDEAN COLLEGE
Surrenden Road, Brighton, BN1 6WQ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Brighton
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