Science is the study of the nature of the Universe and how it works. Our Science department here at Queen’s prides itself on helping students open their eyes to nature’s wonders and encouraging them to question and challenge some of the most important questions that humans encounter.
Science is a core curriculum subject. In Year 7 students follow an in-house science course which builds on the work students have completed in Key Stage 2 and introduces new ideas about the biological, chemical and physical world. This learning journey continues in Year 8, where students are taught by subject specialists, who equip pupils with the skills to find things out for themselves and continue their development into scientists. We then begin the separate Science GCSE pathway in Year 9, where pupils must choose at least two Science subjects, giving students plenty of time to deepen their knowledge and understanding, as well as explore ideas beyond the requirements of the syllabus.
Learning away from the classroom is an important aspect of the work that we do. Our location gives us easy access to learned societies and university departments, as well as the wealth of medical institutions in Harley Street. Students also participate in trips to the London Zoo and The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew as well as many other museums and research institutions.
The sciences are popular subjects at A-Level, with many students choosing to continue further study at university in the fields of medical, pure and applied sciences.