Triple (Separate) Sciences

Triple Separate Sciences

Head of Science:  Mrs Beasley

Qualification Level and Examination Board: Level 1 and 2 AQA GCSE Biology (8461), Chemistry (8462), Physics (8463) 

How is the course assessed?

• Six papers - 2 x Biology, 2 x Chemistry, 2 x Physics

• Each subject paper is worth 50% of the overall subject grade.

• Papers are tiered: levels 1-5 on the foundation and 4-9 on the higher paper 

• Students can sit a mixture of tiers e.g. higher for biology and physics, but foundation for chemistry

• Students will gain an individual GCSE grade for each science.

What is the content of the course?

BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS

Cell biology Atomic structure and the periodic table Energy 

Organisation Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter Electricity

Infection and response Quantitative chemistry Particle model of matter 

Bioenergetics Chemical changes Atomic structure

Homeostasis and response Energy changes Forces 

Inheritance, variation and evolution The rate and extent of chemical change Waves

Ecology Organic chemistry Magnetism and electromagnetism 

Chemical analysis Space physics

Chemistry of the atmosphere 

Using resources 

What could I study Post-16? 

• A-Levels: in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a combination of these. 

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: This program integrates six subject areas, including science

• BTEC Level 3 Diplomas: These vocational qualifications combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in specific science-related fields.

What possible careers could I have? 

This is a traditional pathway to careers in related fields like medicine, engineering, biochemistry, and many more. 

Additional information

Students will be required to demonstrate mathematics skills not be lower than that expected at Key Stage 3 in GCSE Science assessments.