Years 10 and 11 GCSE
Awarding Body
AQA GCSE Biology
AQA GCSE Chemistry
AQA GCSE Physics
Course overview
Students following the triple science course are awarded three separate science GCSEs in biology, chemistry and physics. By choosing this option, students study three distinct GCSE programmes through a combination of their core science lessons and option block lessons, ensuring they receive sufficient teaching time to achieve three separate GCSE grades.
What will students study?
Biology, chemistry and physics units cover a wide range of topics that help students understand the world around them. These include exploring how embryos can be cloned to treat disease, how scientists use data to identify links between air quality and illness, and what we know about the wider universe. Students also study key scientific concepts such as genetics, acids and bases, and energy resources, building a strong foundation of knowledge across all three sciences.
Assessment
Students are examined at the end of the course by six written examinations: two in biology, two in chemistry and two in physics. Required practical work is an essential part of the curriculum, and knowledge of practical skills is assessed within the written examinations.
