A total of 8 sessions – 5 sessions are lectures in which syllabus content is covered, 1 session is a tutorial session in which past paper and tutorial questions are discussed and 2 sessions are practical sessions in which students will be performing experiments in the lab.
A total of 3 sessions per week. Some lectures will be replaced by tutorial sessions.
Ordinary Level knowledge of the subject and preferably be in possession of a Grade 3 or better is highly recommended. However, if a student is willing to work very hard this can be allowed after consultation with the subject coordinator. Knowledge of Chemistry and Mathematics is a great asset.
Knowledge of Biology at Ordinary level is an asset. However, a student will be allowed to study Intermediate Biology without prior knowledge.
The topics covered can be found in the MATSEC syllabus.
The topics covered can be found in the MATSEC syllabus.
Four papers form part of the Advanced exam. Paper I and Paper II are III hour papers and students are tested on all syllabus content. Paper I format consists of short questions and answers whereas Paper II consists of a comprehension and essays. Paper III and Paper IV are based on practical work with both papers being 1.5 hours long. Paper III is a written practical theory paper whereas Paper IV is a hands on practical paper in a laboratory.
One 3-hour paper is involved. This paper consists of 2 sections. Section A consists of short questions and answers whereas section B consists of structured essays.
The syllabus is spread over two years and we accompany our students to sit for the exam at the end of the two-year course.