Course dates

Science practical courses

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We will be running a series of A level science practical endorsement courses for the 2019-2020 academic year that meet the assessment requirements for the A level science practical endorsement for JCQ examination boards (AQA, Edexcel/Pearson and OCR).

Courses are offered in A level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geology.

The year 1 and year 2 courses can be taken consecutively for those wishing to complete the practical endorsement in one year.

	Summary description	Start date	Fee
Foundation practical course For those with little or no experience of science practical work.	Four laboratory sessions of three hours each on Fridays (Physics) and Saturdays (Biology & Chemistry). Development of the practical skills and laboratory techniques needed for success with the A level practical endorsement. Fee is per subject.	Physics: Friday, 8th November 2019 Biology & Chemistry: Saturday, 9th November 2019	£440
First year A level practical course	Six laboratory sessions of three hours each on Fridays (Geology & Physics) and Saturdays (Biology & Chemistry). Completion of the first six practicals required for the A level practical endorsement. Fee is per subject.	Geology & Physics: Friday, 10th January 2020 Biology & Chemistry: Saturday, 11th January 2020	£700
Second year A level practical course	Six laboratory sessions of three hours each on Fridays (Geology & Physics) and Saturdays (Biology & Chemistry). Completion of the second set of six practicals required for the A level practical endorsement. Fee is per subject.	Geology & Physics: Friday, 28th February 2020 Biology & Chemistry: Saturday, 29th February 2020	£700
Intensive A level practical endorsement course	Pre-course preparation and assessment followed by twelve laboratory sessions over six consecutive days. Fee is per subject.	Chemistry: 6th to 11th April 2020 inclusive, Biology & Physics: 12th to 17th April 2020 inclusive.	£1,950

Science practical course registration deadlines 2019 - 2020


Foundation course	Friday, 1st November 2019
A level 1st year course	Friday 3rd January 2020
A level 2nd year course	Friday, 21st February 2020
Intensive A level practical endorsement Spring courses	Friday, 27th March 2020

After these dates, late entry may be possible at the discretion of Greene’s. Additional late entry fees may apply.

Course fees do not include examination entry fees.

We hope our FAQ page will answer most of your questions about A level science practicals at Greene’s; for any other questions you are welcome to contact us using the form below.