The science department document outlines the various science subject offerings, criteria for selection, and relevance to further education. It discusses the following subjects: Pure Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sci(Chem/Phy), and Sci(NT). It provides details on content, periods per week, and expectations for each. The criteria for pure sciences includes maintaining a B3 grade or above in secondary 2 science overall. Science subjects are relevant for junior college, polytechnic, and ITE pathways depending on the specific course requirements. The document encourages students to choose based on their strengths and interests rather than friends' decisions.

1. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
• SUBJECTS CURRENTLY OFFERED :
Pure Biology – 80 places
a)
Pure Chemistry – 40 places
b)
Pure Physics – 40 places
c)
Sci (Chemistry / Physics) – 3E2 to 3E6,
d)
3A1, 3A2, 3A3
e) Sci (NT) – 3T1

2. What to expect of :
a) Pure Sciences :
• In depth study of each science
• 5 periods per week
• Article reviews and research projects
• Science Practical Assessment (SPA)
b) Sci (Chem/Phy)
• Study of 2 sciences combined as 1 mark
• Content not as heavy as pure sciences
• 4 periods per week

3. What to expect of :
c) Sci (NT) :
• Physics and Chemistry based topics
• Study of optional topics related to
petroleum products etc
• 6-8 periods a week

4. Criteria
Pure Sciences
• Consistent B3 and above (65% and
above) for sec 2 science overall
(minimum)
• Overall percentage of 65% and above
• Keen interest in the science subject
• Have the determination and self
discipline for consistent revision.

5. Relevance to Further Education
a) Junior Colleges
• Better adaptability to the Sciences at ‘A’ level if
take pure sciences at ‘O’ levels.
• Taking of sci(phy/chem) will provide foundation
for JC Science as well
b) Polytechnics
• Engineering courses require pupils to take
Physics (pure or sci(phy)
• Biotech or Biomedical courses require
Chemistry (pure or sci(chem) & having Bio is
advantage.
• Sci(Phy/Chem) can meet the criteria for most
courses.

6. Relevance to Further Education
c) ITE
• Physics based sciences is an advantage
when taking mechanical and engineering
based courses.
• Physics and Chemistry based NT science
will provide foundation if wish to take ‘O’
levels in future

7. GCE ‘O’ Level
Science can be included as a subject in L1
R5
• L1 – EL/ Higher MT
• R1 – Humanities/Higher Art/ Higher Music
• R2 – Maths / Science
• R3 – Humanities/Higher Art or Music/
Maths / Science
• R4 – Any ‘O’ level subject
• R5 – Any ‘O’ level subject

8. GCE ‘O’ Level
Science can be included as a subject in L1
R4
• L1 – EL/ Higher MT
• R1 – Humanities/ Higher Art or Music/
Maths / Science
• R2 – Humanities/ Higher Art or Music/
Maths / Science

9. Please Note :
• Find out from seniors about expectations
of course
• Investigate further on what courses /
institutes you wish to go to
• Decide based on your strengths and
interest, and not your friends’ decision.
• Use the choices wisely.

10. Polytechnic Courses
Science is needed as a subject (R2
subject) for the following courses :
a) Architecture Courses
b) Science – based courses
c) Technology courses
-- the above are 3 out of 4 main schools of
courses available in polytechnics.

11. ITE Courses
Science is needed as a subject for
courses related to Life Science /
Information Technology Courses (R2
subject)