The Science Department operates on the basis of the three separate sciences, each having its own suite of well-equipped laboratories and prep room with technician support within the one building. A tradition of scientific endeavour and achievement has been established at Hurst with many students proceeding to prestigious universities.
Science coverage at GCSE provides an uneven preparation for the separate sciences in the Sixth Form. Students will find therefore that the entry requirements for each subject differ. To be successful, experience has shown that a sound grounding in Mathematics is important. Indeed some further study of Mathematics in the Sixth Form is highly recommended if intending to continue to A2 Chemistry or Physics. However, the main qualities sought are enthusiasm and commitment.
Students are advised to think carefully about subject choices as the right combination of subjects enables options to be kept open.
University course |
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES |
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PHYSICS |
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Agriculture Biology Botany Genetics Horticulture Marine-Biology Microbiology Soil-Science Zoology |
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CHEMICAL SCIENCES |
CHEMISTRY |
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PHYSICS |
BIOLOGY |
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Biochemistry Chemistry Colour-Chemistry Chemical Engineering Chemical Physics |
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ENGINEERING |
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PHYSICS |
CHEMISTRY |
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Aeronautical Agricultural Bio Civil Electrical Electronics Instrumental Mechanical Mining |
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES |
CHEMISTRY |
MATHS |
PHYSICS |
BIOLOGY |
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*Archaeology *Architecture Ecology Forestry *Geography Oceanography Safety & Health Surveying |
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* refers to these subjects within Science Faculties |
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GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES |
CHEMISTRY |
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Geophysics Mining Mineralogy |
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MATERIAL SCIENCES |
MATHS |
PHYSICS |
CHEMISTRY |
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Materials Science Metallurgy Polymer Science |
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MEDICAL SCIENCES |
CHEMISTRY |
BIOLOGY |
PHYSICS |
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Bacteriology Environmental-Health Genetics Nursing Nutrition Pharmacy Physiology |
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MEDICINE & DENTISTRY |
CHEMISTRY |
BIOLOGY |
A NON-SCIENCE SUBJECT |
PHYSICS or MATHS |
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
PHYSICS |
MATHS |
CHEMISTRY |
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Acoustics Astronomy Biophysics Electronics Energy-Technology Geophysics Physics |
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04 February 2012