Important Note

This course is not available as an option subject. Those students who have displayed a particular aptitude in science will be selected to study the Triple Award programme as part of their science lessons. Students wishing to study Biology, Chemistry or Physics at A Level should discuss this with their science teacher who will advise accordingly.

Course Summary

This course is for those students who have proven ability and a healthy curiosity of the scientific world, and are potentially considering a university course or career in the Sciences then the separate Science GCSEs are recommended. This will mean students will obtain three separate GCSE grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, each of which will be a separate GCSE. Triple Science comprises modules which assess scientific method.

This course is for those students who have proven ability and a healthy curiosity of the scientific world, and are potentially considering a university course or career in the Sciences then the separate Science GCSEs are recommended. This will mean students will obtain three separate GCSE grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, each of which will be a separate GCSE. Triple Science comprises modules which assess scientific method.

Triple Science will be offered to students who achieve Level 6+ in their end of Key Stage 3 Assessment.  This will consist of extension units in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in addition to the units of the Core & Additional Science

Assessment Requirements

Assessment will be using the new 9-1 grading system, replacing the A*-G. The foundation tiers will cover grades 1–5 and the higher, grades 4-9. There are no controlled assessments in the new science qualification however the questions assessing students’ use of mathematical skills will make up 15% of the assessments. The exam will be 3.5 hours per subject with the biology paper carrying a 10%, chemistry 20% and physics 30% mathematical assessment.

Students will sit all their exams at the end of the course.

Career Pathways

The Triple Science course prepares students for progression onto A Level sciences, however if you are interested in taking a science at A level then the Triple Science option is advised, due to additional skills and content covered.

The development of science in a modern society is essential for economic growth. It increasingly plays a part in our everyday lives. The list of career opportunities is almost endless. They range from the medical profession, i.e. doctor, nurse, pharmacist, public health and dentistry, to construction engineering, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering. Opportunities also occur in computing, electronics, telecommunications and electrical engineering. Scientists also form an important part of the aerospace industry, industrial chemical manufacturing, textiles and car industry.