Combined Science

Combined Science is a course that will be taught over two years. This qualification is linear and will be the equivalent to two GCSE qualifications covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics, which will inspire and challenge students of all abilities and aspirations.

Biology:

• Cell biology
• Ecology
• Organisation
• Bioenergetics
• Homeostasis and response
• Infection and response
• Inheritance, variation and evolution

Chemistry:

• Quantitative chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Chemical changes
• Chemistry of the atmosphere
• Energy changes
• Chemical analysis
• Using resources
• The rate and extent of chemical change
• Atomic structure and the periodic table
• Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter

Physics:

• Forces
• Energy
• Waves
• Electricity
• Particle model of matter
• Atomic structure
• Magnetism and electromagnetism

Assessment

You will sit all your exams at the end of the course. The course covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics in equal measure and all three disciplines will be examined at the end of Year 11 in six, 1 hour and 15 minute exams.

Requirements

Scientific calculator, CGP revision book and workbook (which can be purchased from the college).

Where can it lead?

Career Opportunities

There is a vast range of career opportunities from studying Science which can be carried out in a variety of settings: from hospitals and laboratories to factories and crime scenes to beauty salons, plumbing and electrical works.

Post-16 opportunities

If successful in this course students could develop their skills further by studying:

• BTEC Applied Science Level 3
• A level Science courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Sciences.