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GCSE Combined Science
GCSE Triple Science
Studying GCSE Science opens students’ eyes to the world around them. It is not
only the window into the fascinating living and non-living parts of the universe,
but it can also spawn a lifelong interest in the sciences, which could be vital to
solving problems of the past, present and future.
At Seaford, we offer a variety of pathways through GCSE Science. At the end
of Year 9, some students are invited to study the separate GCSEs in Biology,
Chemistry and Physics (Triple Science) to achieve 3 GCSE grades. The option
that is suited to most students is to study towards the Combined Science at
either Higher or Foundation level, leading to 2 GCSE grades. Both Triple and
Combined Science courses continue study in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
for the duration of Years 10 and 11.
Years 10 and 11 build upon the foundations of the GCSE course which are taught
throughout Year 9. Practical work forms an essential and stimulating part of the
course, carried out through Year 10 and 11, and is examined during the written
examinations taken at the end of the course.
Course Outline:
GCSE Combined
Science
This course consists of
3 subject areas as listed
below:
1. Biology (two 1 hour
15 minute written
examinations)
2. Chemistry (two 1
hour 15 minute
written examinations)
3. Physics (two 1 hour
15 minute written
examinations)
GCSE Triple Science
This course consists of
three subjects as listed
below:
1. Biology (two 1 hour
45 minute written
examinations)
2. Chemistry (two 1
hour 45 minute
written examinations)
3. Physics (two 1 hour
45 minute written
examinations)
Examination Board:
AQA
Head of Department:
Dr A Richardson
“It allows us to explore
the human body, the
world around us and the
whole universe from the
comfort of school.”
Josh Andrews
16