GCSE Combined Science is a course which aims to give students the knowledge and understanding of science they will meet in their everyday lives. Students will study two GCSEs over the two years. The course provides a good foundation for those students who wish to pursue Science as a career.
It is called ‘Trilogy’ because whilst students study Biology, Chemistry and Physics separately, the marks from each exam are combined to calculate the final GCSE grades.
Assessment will be using the 9-1 grading system.
Pupils will sit 2 papers for each of the three Science, which have a duration of 1 hour 15 mins. Students will sit all their exams at the end of the course.
Science is a subject and also a way of thinking: science students have been trained to think critically, research properly and be guided by the evidence. These are critical workplace skills and employers value the creativity and problem-solving skills of science graduates.
Science never stays still, and jobs that were unimaginable 20 years ago are now thriving, with so many opportunities available to work in areas as diverse as biotechnology, data analysis, drones, nanotechnology, smart devices and so much more. Some students will go on to work in labs, academia or industry. Others will choose further study before going on to specialise in a particular area.
You’ll find science graduates almost anywhere, with many going on to work in finance, telecoms, technology, retail, civil service, product development, or creative industries. The most recent data from the Higher Education Authority indicates that nine months after graduation, science and maths graduates have one of the highest average salaries.
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