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The subject is unique among awarding bodies, providing a highly relevant interdisciplinary fourth science option. It’s ideal for anyone interested in contemporary environmental issues, systems thinking and sustainability. |\n\nWe provide a foundation for the development of key scientific skills and knowledge to assist progression to further study and beyond. Career options include working in the STEM industries of engineering, food, energy, conservation and health, as well as non-STEM opportunities in media, leisure or planning.  \nThis qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams at the end of the course.  \n1. The living environment.  \n2. The physical environment.  \n3. Energy resources.  \n4. Pollution.  \n5. Biological resources.  \n6. Sustainability.  \n7. Research methods.  \n| |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>􀁸 The physical environment.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Energy resources.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Pollution.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Research method.\u003Cbr>Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of the interconnections between topics. |\n| How it's assessed\u003Cbr>􀁸 Written exam: 3 hours.\u003Cbr>􀁸 120 marks.\u003Cbr>􀁸 50% of A-level. |\n| Questions\u003Cbr>A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions . |\n\n\n| |\n| --- |\n| What's assessed\u003Cbr>􀁸 The living environment.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Biological resources.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Sustainability.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Research methods.\u003Cbr>Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of the interconnections between topics. |\n| How it's assessed\u003Cbr>􀁸 Written exam: 3 hours.\u003Cbr>􀁸 120 marks.\u003Cbr>􀁸 50% of A-level. |\n| Questions\u003Cbr>A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions . |","cbCaid2obtsYEY5U","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaid2obtsYEY5U","pdf",140871,"English","# Course Overview\n## Core Topics\n## Assessment Structure","[{\"question\":\"What is the structure of the A-level Environmental Science qualification?\",\"answer\":\"This qualification is linear, meaning students sit all of their exams at the end of the course.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the A-level Environmental Science assessed?\",\"answer\":\"Assessment consists of two 3-hour written exams, each worth 50% of the total A-level. 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