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Separate Science

GCSE

Course Leader: Miss Edwards
Contact: fedwards@colchesteracademy.org.uk
Examination Board: AQA
Specification: Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Assessment: 100% Examination


What will you study?

How Science Works; Observation; Investigation; Measurement; Planning;
Presenting data; Conclusions; Judging scientific evidence.

Biology; Cell biology, Organisation, Infection and response, Bioenergetics, homeostasis,
Inheritance, Ecology.

Chemistry; Atomic structure, Bonding, Quantitative chemistry, Organic chemistry,
Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere

Physics; Forces, Energy, Waves, Electricity, Magnetism and electromagnetism, Matter

Who might enjoy this course?

Students who have excelled during KS3 and are among the top 30 students of the year
group are offered the chance to opt for Separate Science GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry
and Physics.

What skills might you develop?

  • Enquiry and research skills.
  • How to understand information presented in a wide variety of styles.
  • How to judge scientific claims made in the media.
  • How to base your opinions on evidence.
  • How to describe accurately, explain clearly and analyse using a wide range of skills


Career possibilities?

Employers and colleges value a science GCSEs for the range of skills and knowledge
covered throughout the course. A grade of at least a 5 in GCSE Combined Science is
required for Science based higher education courses. Many careers starting at age 16
value the skills learned from following a Science course. Many university courses in
technical subjects require A Level Sciences. It is also the basis for many vocational
routes, including: Forensic Science and Applied Science.

 

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