SCIENCE (2 or 3 GCSEs)

Science is an important subject in modern society and as such, it is essential for all students to have a wide experience of Science in Years 10 and 11.

There are 2 science courses which you can follow. We will work closely with students, parents and carers to make sure you access the right option for you. The full range of grades up to 9 are available on both courses.

Triple Science

Triple Science involves studying for 3 Science GCSEs: one in Biology, one in Chemistry and one in Physics. This will involve studying Science for twelve periods per fortnight in Year 10 and Year 11.

Combined Science – a dual award GCSE course

Students study for 2 GCSEs. This will involve studying Science for ten periods per fortnight.

Triple Science

This course is designed for students who are particularly interested in Science and wish to achieve 3 Science GCSEs. To cope with the demand of the course students are required to have displayed an appropriate level of achievement in Science throughout Year 9.

What willyou study?

A 2 year GCSE course in each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In Biology you will cover topics such as: how dissolved substances get into and out of animals and plants and how exercise affects the exchanges taking place within the body. In Chemistry you will cover topics such as: development of the periodic table and acids and alkalis. In Physics you will cover topics such as: forces, light and sound.

How will you beassessed?

You will take 2 written examinations in each science at the end of year 11