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I want to do something like marine biology/ecology/ocean science at uni.
What if I only carry on biology, chemistry and geography (dropping maths) and do the following course? (only just seen it in the prospectus).
AS EXTENDED PROJECT
Duration: 120 hours delivered through a flexible mode of delivery, typically over two or three terms
Qualification: Extended Project Qualification EPQ
(Equivalent to AS Level and receives the same UCAS points)
This is an opportunity for advanced level study in a specialised subject area, either from one of the subjects you are currently studying or have studied in the past or in an area which you are particularly interested in and want to explore further. You will carry out independent research and demonstrate the results of your inquiry through a dissertation, report, performance or artefact guided by a project mentor who will be allocated to you at the start of the course. There is a taught element to ensure that you have advanced skills in researching a topic, formulating an argument and presenting your ideas. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is highly regarded by universities as it provides an effective way to demonstrate that you have the capacity to engage in independent study.
As you may know, because of the school reorganisation this year, the sixth formers are moving out of the high schools and into a new building. When I first started they ddin't offer the above course, but the new sixth form will. What do you think?
I've emailed all the unis I'm thinking about going to, to ask them aswell, i'll have a word with my head of sixth form on friday . . .
What if I only carry on biology, chemistry and geography (dropping maths) and do the following course? (only just seen it in the prospectus).
AS EXTENDED PROJECT
Duration: 120 hours delivered through a flexible mode of delivery, typically over two or three terms
Qualification: Extended Project Qualification EPQ
(Equivalent to AS Level and receives the same UCAS points)
This is an opportunity for advanced level study in a specialised subject area, either from one of the subjects you are currently studying or have studied in the past or in an area which you are particularly interested in and want to explore further. You will carry out independent research and demonstrate the results of your inquiry through a dissertation, report, performance or artefact guided by a project mentor who will be allocated to you at the start of the course. There is a taught element to ensure that you have advanced skills in researching a topic, formulating an argument and presenting your ideas. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is highly regarded by universities as it provides an effective way to demonstrate that you have the capacity to engage in independent study.
As you may know, because of the school reorganisation this year, the sixth formers are moving out of the high schools and into a new building. When I first started they ddin't offer the above course, but the new sixth form will. What do you think?
I've emailed all the unis I'm thinking about going to, to ask them aswell, i'll have a word with my head of sixth form on friday . . .
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