Science/Triple Science
GCSE Combined Science is studied by all students at GCSE - Triple Science is an option choice which looks more closely at each specialism(Biology, Chemistry and Physics).The study of Science provides pupils with a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the core subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, plus the skills of analysis and problem solving which are highly desirable in many fields. This subject is an excellent preparation for university entry in subjects such as Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Accountancy, Law and Medicine.
EXAM BOARD: AQA
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
There are six papers: two biology, two chemistry and two physics. Each of the papers will assess knowledge and understanding from distinct topic areas.
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What's assessed Biology topics 1–4: Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics. |
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Questions Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response. |
| Biology Paper 2 |
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What's assessed Biology topics 5–7: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology. |
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Questions Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response. |
| Chemistry Paper 1 |
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What's assessed Chemistry topics 8–12: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes. |
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Questions Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response. |
| Chemistry Paper 2 |
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What's assessed Chemistry topics 13–17: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources. |
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Questions Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response. |
| Physics Paper 1 |
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What's assessed Physics topics 18–21: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure. |
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Questions Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response. |
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What's assessed Physics topics 22–24: Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism |
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Questions Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response. |
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
Science is a set of ideas about the material world. At GCSE our course includes all of the essential elements of science: whether it be investigating, observing, experimenting or testing out ideas and thinking about them. The way scientific ideas flow through the specification will support you in building a deep understanding of science. We know this will involve talking about, reading and writing about science plus the actual doing, as well as representing science in its many forms both mathematically and visually through models. This course encourages the development of knowledge and understanding in science through opportunities for working scientifically. Working scientifically is the sum of all the activities that scientists do.
BIOLOGY
- 1. Cell biology
- 2. Organisation
- 3. Infection and response
- 4. Bioenergetics
- 5. Homeostasis and response
- 6. Inheritance, variation and evolution
- 7. Ecology
CHEMISTRY
- 8. Atomic structure and the periodic table
- 9. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
- 10. Quantitative chemistry
- 11. Chemical changes
- 12. Energy changes
- 13. The rate and extent of chemical change
- 14. Organic chemistry
- 15. Chemical analysis
- 16. Chemistry of the atmosphere
- 17. Using resources
PHYSICS
- 18. Energy
- 19. Electricity
- 20. Particle model of matter
- 21. Atomic structure
- 22. Forces
- 23. Waves
- 24. Magnetism and electromagnetism
MORE INFORMATION
If you have any further questions, please speak to Mrs Foxon.
You can also find more detailed information on the AQA website.
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464
CAREERS IN SCIENCE
Science is usually required or recommended for degrees in: Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Nursing & Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Sports Science, Psychology and Speech Therapy. It is also useful for: Anthropology, Psychology, Civil Engineering, Geography, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Nursing & Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Sports Science, Psychology and Speech Therapy and Teaching.
The possibilities really are endless!
Take a look at some of the jobs we've identified below that make use of Science:
Cardiologist
Neurologist
Veterinary Surgeon
Water Quality Scientist