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All students MUST study Science, but there are two pathways to choose from. This page explains the Combined Science Trilogy pathway that all student will follow. There is also a Triple Science pathway for some students to select.
Student who chose this option will take the qualification AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy which gives students a double grade worth two GCSEs.
Course Description
Course Description
Science at Key Stage 4 is delivered through students completing a Combined Science GCSE course. This course will result in students receiving two GCSEs at the end of Year 11.
Who would this course be suitable for?
Who would this course be suitable for?
To be successful in Science you will benefit by being inquisitive about the world we live in. You will need to pay attention to detail and be able to apply understanding of ideas to new and novel situations.
Potential career paths
Potential career paths
Students who enjoy the topics covered in, and the challenge of studying, science often go on to study one or more of the separate sciences at A level. This can lead onto numerous degree level courses as well as a multitude of career options from research to medicine, engineering, teaching, forensics or environmental work.
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What's in the course?
What's in the course?
Biology
Biology
In Biology you will start by learning about microscopes, cells and DNA. You will then go on to learn about diseases, natural selection and transport in animals in year 10. In year 11 you will cover the topics of plants, ecosystems and animal co-ordination and how the body controls its own processes.
Chemistry
Chemistry
In Chemistry you will start by learning about atomic structure and the periodic table. You will then find out about rates of reaction, fuels and the Earth. Finally in year 11 you will go on to learn about chemical changes and how to extract metals.
Physics
Physics
In Physics you will start by learning about forces, energy and waves. You will then apply this knowledge to the topics of radiation, magnets and matter. Finally in year 11 you will learn about electricity and forces.
Assessments
Assessments
Combined Science is assessed by exams at the end of Year 11.
Combined GCSE Biology - 2x 1 hour and 10 minute exams
Combined GCSE Chemistry - 2x 1 hour and 10 minute exams
Combined GCSE Physics - 2x 1 hour and 10 minute exams
What can you expect from GCSE Science? Hear from a Year 9 student.
What can you expect from GCSE Science? Hear from a Year 9 student.
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