GCSE Science AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy Triple

GCSE Science AQA GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy) Triple Science: AQA GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics

GCSE Science • Science is a core subject and in this course you will study aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. • This course will also develop your investigative and problem solving skills, as well as enhancing critical thinking skills. • The course will also develop your data analysis skills that cross over with Mathematics. The course also strives to ensure that the science is explored in real world contexts, rather than just abstract concepts in isolation.

GCSE Science Biology Cell biology Organisation Infection and response Bioenergetics Homeostasis and response Inheritance, variation and evolution Ecology Chemistry Atomic structure and the periodic table Bonding, structure and the properties of matter Quantitative chemistry Chemical changes Energy changes The rate and extent of chemical change Organic chemistry Chemical analysis Chemistry of the atmosphere Using resources Physics Energy Electricity Particle model of matter Atomic structure Forces Waves Magnetism and electromagnetism Space physics Triple Science only

GCSE Science Infection and response Communicable infectious disease Plant organ system Viral diseases Bacterial diseases Fungal diseases Protist diseases Human defence systems Vaccination Antibiotics and painkillers Discovery and development of drugs Producing monoclonal antibodies (BIO only) Use of monoclonal antibodies (BIO only) Detection and identification of plant diseases (BIO only) Plant defence responses (BIO only)

GCSE Combined Science • Two exams that cover the Biology content • Two exams that cover the Chemistry content • Two exams that cover the Physics content Each exam lasts 1 hour 15 minutes and is worth 16. 7% of the overall GCSE.

GCSE Combined Science • Students will be awarded two GCSE grades ranging from 9 -9 to 1 -1 (this can include split grades, e. g. 7 -6). • There will be a Higher and Foundation tier for each examination. • Throughout the course students will complete 21 required practical tasks and they will be assessed on their understanding of these in all of their examinations.

GCSE Triple Science • Two exams that cover the Biology content • Two exams that cover the Chemistry content • Two exams that cover the Physics content Each exam lasts 1 hour 45 minutes and is worth 50% of the overall GCSE.

GCSE Triple Science • Students will be awarded three GCSE grades ranging from 9 -1. (one in Biology, one in Chemistry and one in Physics) • There will be a Higher and Foundation tier for each examination. • Throughout the course students will complete 28 required practical tasks and they will be assessed on their understanding of these in all of their examinations.

GCSE Science GCSE Combined Science • Core subject GCSE Triple Science • Intended for those that may study Science at A Level and beyond • 6 exams ( 1 hour 15 minutes) • 6 exams (1 hour 45 minutes) • 21 required practical tasks • 28 required practical tasks • Awarded 2 GCSE grades in • Awarded 3 GCSE grades in Combined Science Biology, Chemistry and Physics

GCSE Science Where could this qualification take me? • Further Science qualifications: Level 3, Degree, Research • Health professions: Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Optometry, Podiatry, Midwifery, Pathology. • Science related professions: Engineering, Chemical engineering, Food technology, Forensic Science, Teaching, Conservation, Laboratory technician. • Science qualifications also demonstrate transferable skills for a range of other professions and are welcomed by employers as evidence of a solid educational background.

GCSE Science Further questions? tim. yeo@westbourne. attrust. org. uk gary. russell@westbourne. attrust. org. uk