Double Award Science

1.    CCEA Double-Award Science

This option will reward you with 2 GCSE grades. 

You must choose this option if you wish to study any of the Sciences at A Level.

This option has 7 units which will be completed over the 2-year GCSE period. This includes 2x Biology exam papers, 2x Chemistry exam papers, and 2x Physics exam papers, and also a practical assessment - students will carry out 18 prescribed practical activities during the 2 years.

Exam Paper Weightings:

Year 11:

Unit B1: Biology 11%

Unit C1: Chemistry 11%

Unit P1: Physics 11%

Year 12:

Unit B2: Biology 14%

Unit C2: Chemistry 14%

Unit P2: Physics 14%

 Unit 7: Practical Skills:

Booklet A - Practical Skills Assessment 7.5%

Booklet B - Written Examination 17.5%

What career paths are available to me if I study this subject? 

After studying this course, you may go on to study either A-Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics or Applied Science. 

You can progress into careers such as, Medicine, Food Science, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Agricultural Science, Engineering and IT.