GCSE Science (Double Award)
Title of qualification
GCSE in Combined Science: Trilogy
Exam Board
AQA
What will I learn?
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
How will this course be assessed?
Examination
· Biology Paper 1, topics 1-4: (1 hour 15mins, 16.7%)
· Biology Paper 2, topics 5-7: (1 hour 15mins, 16.7%)
· Chemistry Paper 1, topics 8-12: (1 hour 15mins, 16.7%)
· Chemistry Paper 2, topics 13-17: (1 hour 15mins, 16.7%)
· Physics Paper 1, topics 18-21: (1 hour 15mins, 16.7%)
· Physics Paper 2, topics 22-24: (1 hour 15mins, 16.7%)
What skills do I need?
You will build on the skills that have been important in science at key stage 3.
These include:
· Communication.
· Designing investigations.
· Observation skills.
· Using and presenting data.
· Working with others.
· Handling apparatus.
· Problem solving and research.
· Analysis and evaluation.
What is next for me after this course?
You will gain 2 GCSEs in science and will be in a strong position if you wish to continue with science subjects at BTEC, A-level or beyond. The skills refined during this course are also sought after by employers, particularly planning, organisation, problem solving and communication. Highly qualified scientists are very much in demand and their skills are required in many jobs.
Are there any restrictions with this course?
This is a core subject studied by all students.