The AQA Trilogy Combined Science course is worth 2 GCSEs, both graded up to a 9-9. Students will either sit the foundation paper and achieve up to a grade 5-5, or if possible, they will sit the higher paper and achieve a grade between a 4-4 and a 9-9. Students will study all 3 scientific components and will work through a range of working styles. Students will take part in regular practical investigations to support their theoretical study and will prepare for their next steps in science learning. The alternative pathway is the single science GCSEs where students gain a separate GCSE in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, again graded up to a 9 for higher tier or a 5 for foundation tier. This course prepares students well for further study into IB, A Level or BTEC science disciplines.