Triple Science is a course that will only be taught to those students who have scored the highest grades at the end of Year 9. This qualification is linear and means that you will sit all your exams at the end of the course. You will achieve separate GCSE’s in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Biology:
Chemistry:
Physics:
AQA GCSE Biology
Link to examining body: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-8461
Link to specification: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/biology/specifications/AQA-8461-SP-2016.PDF
AQA GCSE Chemistry
Link to examining body: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462
Link to specification: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/chemistry/specifications/AQA-8462-SP-2016.PDF
AQA GCSE Physics
Link to examining body: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463
Link to specification: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/physics/specifications/AQA-8463-SP-2016.PDF
Each subject will be examined at the end of Year 11 in two, 1 hour and 45 minute exams, resulting in a total of 6 exams to achieve 3 GCSEs.
Scientific calculator, CGP revision book and workbook (which can be purchased from the college).
Career Opportunities
This is a course for those who want to follow a career in science or follow a higher education science course. 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 demolition and design of structures.
Post-16 opportunities
Triple Science provides a firm foundation for students to progress to A-Level Science. It also provides progression to other Level 3 qualifications for students wanting to pursue a more vocational route.