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Pathways in Science at Garden International School
All students start their IGCSE Science studying all three Sciences. Each Science - Biology, Chemistry and Physics will be taught by a specialist teacher. Group A will learn at an accelerated pace to cover Single Science topics. This group will be based on grades obtained in Y9 and will be finalized by the end of term 1.
Group B and C will study Coordinated Science. At the end of Y10 teachers will consider based on results in the end of year exam, who will continue with extended or core Coordinated Science in Year 11.
Students in the accelerated group will study all three single sciences, earning 3 IGCSEs. Students in the Coordinated group will also study all three Sciences, earning 2 IGCSEs.
Co-ordinated Science
Co-ordinated Science
This course is 'double award', which means that you receive two IGCSEs on completion of the course.
If you study Co-ordinated Sciences, you cannot also study Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Ideal for:
A student that requires a fundamental, but not detailed, understanding of Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics for their chosen career.
A student that enjoys learning science through a mix of theoretical and practical studies.
A student that doesn't plan to study any science-based subjects at Higher Level for their IBDP.
More information can be found here:
Speak to Ms. Kennedy, Mrs. Childs, Ms. Epstein, Mr. Cullin or Dr. Dickinson
Biology
Biology
This course is 'single award', which means that you receive one IGCSE on completion of the course.
If you study Biology, you cannot also study Coordinated Sciences.
Ideal for:
A student who is interested in a career related to science and/or health.
A student who has a general interest in human biology, the technological world in which they live, as well as science and scientific developments.
A student interested in studying Higher or Standard Level Biology for their IBDP.
More information can be found here:
Speak to Mrs. Childs or Mr. Cullen
Chemistry
Chemistry
This course is 'single award', which means that you receive one IGCSE on completion of the course.
If you study Chemistry, you cannot also study Coordinated Sciences.
Ideal for:
A student who is interested in a career related to forensic science, pharmaceutical science and/or chemical engineering.
A student who has a general interest in the technological world in which they live, as well as science and scientific developments.
A student interested in studying Higher or Standard Level Chemistry for their IBDP.
More information can be found here:
Speak to Dr. Dickinson
Physics
Physics
This course is 'single award', which means that you receive one IGCSE on completion of the course.
If you study Physics, you cannot also study Coordinated Sciences.
Ideal for:
A student who is interested in a career in scientific research, as well as business, finance, IT and engineering sectors.
A student who has a general interest in the technological world in which they live, as well as science and scientific developments.
A student interested in studying Higher or Standard Level Physics for their IBDP.
More information can be found here:
Speak to Ms. Kennedy
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