Triple Science GCSE

Triple Science GCSE: Biology (8461), Chemistry (8462) and Physics (8463)

Exam Board: AQA

If you have a passion for science and technology and are thinking of taking science further then this is the course for you. As well as developing a deep understanding of the key ideas in each of the three disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics this course looks at the very latest real world applications and research. At the completion of the course students gain three GCSEs, one in each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

How the course is assessed

This is assessed with two, one hour and 45min exams for each discipline of Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the end of Year 11.

Suitable Candidates

Topics covered include; Biology – cells and organs, infection and response, bioenergetics, homeostasis, inheritance and evolution and ecology. Chemistry – atomic structure and bonding, structure and properties of matter, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, energy changes, the rate of chemical change, organic chemistry, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere and using resources. Physics – forces, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism, particle model of matter and atomic structure.

As Science is best experienced through observation and involvement, so the course is delivered using a range of practical activities that aim to engage and inspire students of all abilities and interest. Different learning styles are also used in lessons to support students’ progress throughout the two years.

Each student is issued with a work book, where regular notes and practical activities are written, as well as an assessment folder where on-going assessments are collected for future reference. All students are advised to purchase the three revision guides that accompany the course and supports their learning in class. For more information visit the Science subject page on the SLG.

This course would suit those students who have an interest in Science and are thinking of continuing Science into KS5. We do expect students to have an overall ATL of 1.8 or better.

Post 16 Progression Routes

A good Science grade can open up a wealth of opportunities at Post-16. Most college courses would expect a grade 6 or above to study a Science at ‘A’ level. However, many other courses look on science as an important foundation to start their course including Psychology, Animal Sciences and Applied BTEC courses.

Student Comments

“There is so much you learn that can be applied to the real world around you” “The course is a challenge but the support from teachers is excellent” “This has really helped me to know what I want to do in the future – Physics of course”