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Type of subject: Academic, scientific
This subject goes well with: Anything!
If you pass this course you could achieve: Two GCSEs, grade 9-9 to 1-1
Examples of topics studied: Electromagnetic spectrum, genetic engineering, uses of earth materials, biofuels and energy for the future, optics, biodiversity, new chemicals.
How is the course assessed?
Six written exams, worth 70 marks and taking 75 minutes each. Each exam is worth 1/6th of the GCSEs.
Additional information:
Approximately a third of Key Stage 4 students will study separate sciences (GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics). However, as an alternative to three separate science GCSEs for some students, we offer Combined Science.
This is a viable route to becoming a medic, vet, optician, research scientist, engineer, teacher etc.
You can apply for A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics if you study GCSE Combined Science.
Who should I talk to if I want to ask about this subject?
Mr I Bamford
Type of subject: Academic, scientific
This subject goes well with: Anything!
If you pass this course you could achieve: Three GCSEs grade 9 to 1 (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
Examples of topics studied:
Electromagnetic spectrum, genetic engineering, uses of earth materials, biofuels and energy for the future, optics, biodiversity, new chemicals, using resources, rate and extent of chemical change, ecology, bioenergetics, space physics and the particle model of matter.
How is the course assessed?
Six written exams, worth 100 marks and each taking 105 minutes. Each exam is worth half of one GCSE.
Additional information:
Approximately a third of Key Stage 4 students will study separate sciences (GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics). However, as an alternative to three separate science GCSEs for some students, we offer Combined Science.
Who should I talk to if I want to ask about this subject?
Mr I Bamford
