Combined Science

All students study Combined Science from Year 9. 

Going into year 10 students can study Combined Science or Triple Science. 

Combined Science is a course that leads to 2 GCSEs in Science. Combined Science is compulsory for all students.

Triple Science leads to 3 GCSEs in Science and is an option subject which students need to choose before going into year 10. See the Triple Science option page.

Combined Science: Trilogy is assessed through 100% examinations. These exams take place in May/June of Year 11. There are 6 exams; 2 Biology papers, 2 Chemistry papers and 2 Physics papers. Combined Science papers are 1 hour 15 minutes in length. 

This route is similar to  the previous Science qualification named ‘Science Dual Award’. The majority of students in the country take the ‘Dual Award’ pathway and achieve 2 GCSEs in Science. 

Both the Combined Science and Triple Science routes allow access to A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics (grade requirements apply). 

Each route contains a number of required practical activities. These experiments must be completed by students during lessons and are assessed in the exams. Students will have many opportunities to develop their practical skills while studying for their GCSE qualifications.

If you are really interested in Science, studying the world around them and wish to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics in more depth then you should select the Triple Science option on your form so that you are allocated more time for Science on your timetable. Combined Science Trilogy will take up less time than Triple Science and would allow you to select another subject as an option. 

Students are expected to complete homework each week to support their studies in school. We advise students develop good habits from the start of secondary school by ensuring that they have a suitable place to work, get to know how they like to learn themselves and where to seek support should they need it.

Transferable skills you can learn through studying Science include following procedures, following Health and Safety guidelines, applying knowledge to different situations, practical skills and investigative skills.

Science can lead to to the following careers:

• Animal Scientist

• Plant Scientist

• Chemist 

• Physicist

• Engineer

• Business analyst

• Sports Scientist

• Vet

• Doctor

• Nurse

• Other Medical professional

• Lawyer 

• Microbiologist

• Biologist

• Teacher

• Dentist

• Physiotherapist

• Architect

• Zoo keeper

• Diver

• Healthcare scientist

• Forensic scientist

• Engineer