Coordinated Science 0654 | 2 GCSEs

Overview

Cambridge IGCSE Coordinated Science is a double award subject that gives learners the opportunity to study biology, chemistry and physics within a scientifically coherent syllabus and is accepted by universities and employers as proof of essential knowledge and ability. As well as a subject focus, the co-ordinated sciences syllabus enables learners to:

  • better understand the technological world, with an informed interest in scientific matters

  • recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to apply this to other disciplines and in everyday life

  • develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness

  • develop an interest in, and care for, the environment

  • better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy, technology, ethics, the community and the environment

  • develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both further study and everyday life.

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Assessment

All candidates take three papers:

  • Paper 1 Core or Paper 2 Extended Multiple Choice (30%)

  • Paper 3 Core or Paper 4 Extended Short Answer (50%)

  • Paper 5 Practical or Paper 6 Alternative to practical (20%)

Course Content

Progression

Cambridge IGCSE Certificates are general qualifications that enable candidates either to progress directly to employment, or to proceed to further qualifications. Candidates who are awarded grades CC to A*A* in Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences are well prepared to follow courses leading to Level 3 AS and A Levels in sciences or the equivalent.