GCSE Separate Science
Introduction
The students who attain the highest achievement or progress in Science, Maths and English, and have shown a keen interest in the sciences, will study the AQA GCSE Separate Science course which is equivalent to three GCSEs (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). The decision about which students study the separate sciences will be made by the school, with input from students and their parents, as we determine the best course of study for each student.
The courses offered have been designed to make the Science taught in school more applicable to the technological world around us and provide grounding for further study in Science as well as future careers. All students have developed a secure knowledge at KS3 preparing them for their GCSE study. Studying science develops skills of inference, handling data, analysis, and creativity, vital for any career.
What Will I Study?
In Biology, you will study: Cell Biology, Organisation, Infection and Response, Bioenergetics, Homeostasis and Response, Inheritance, and Ecology.
In Chemistry, you will study: Atomic Structure and the periodic table, Bonding, structure and properties of matter, Quantitative Chemistry, Chemical changes, Energy changes, The rate and extent of chemical change, Organic Chemistry, Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere, and Using Resources.
In Physics, you will study: Forces, Energy, Waves, Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetism, Particle model of matter, and Atomic Structure.
How will I be Assessed?
This is a linear course which means that students will be assessed by completing two exams for each of the sciences which are made up of multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response questions. There are 28 required practicals for students to complete across the 2 years.
Each exam is made up of 100 marks and are 1 hour 45 minutes long.
All students sit Higher tier.
Career Opportunities
Science will benefit those students wishing to pursue Higher Education courses within medicine, pharmacy, veterinary studies, engineering, pharmaceutics, data analytics, computing amongst many other choices. Science provides the opportunity to further develop understanding of scientific explanations, how science works and an appreciation for relevant careers in Science.
Exam Board: AQA
Course Codes:
- Biology – 60187529
- Chemistry – 60187578
- Physics – 60187517
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