GCSE Combined Science Course Outline - AQA GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy) 8464

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A double GCSE explores Biology, Physics, and Chemistry through a two-year programme taught across Year 10 and Year 11, with all external examinations taken at the end of Year 11. The course contains no internal assessment or coursework, but learners must complete a series of required practical experiments whose understanding is assessed in the final exams. Study is delivered for 5 hours per week, combining lab-based practical work with lessons on scientific theory, methods, and the history of ideas, supporting progression to A level science pathways.

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What will I study?

Course overview

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

How is the course structured and assessed?

External exams and assessment focus

How will I study?

Year 10 | Leading regional academy for Creative, Digital & Performing Arts GCSE COMBINED SCIENCE Examination Board: AQA GCSE COMBINED SCIENCE: TRILOGY (8464) WHAT WILL I STUDY? This double GCSE contains elements of Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Students on this course have 5 hours per week of science. The course content is studied over two years, but all external exams are sat at the end of year 11. There is no internal assessment or coursework, but students are expected to compete a series of required practical experiments, the understanding of which is assessed in the final exams. This course allows progression to A level science courses and is offered to all students at BOA as part of their core studies. HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED AND ASSESSED? Biology 1. Cell biology 2. Organisation 3. Infection and response 4. Bioenergetics 5. Homeostasis and response 6. Inheritance, variation, and evolution 7. Ecology Chemistry 1. Atomic structure and the periodic table 2. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter 3. Quantitative chemistry 4. Chemical changes 5. Energy changes 6. The rate and extent of chemical change 7. Organic chemistry 8. Chemical analysis 9. Chemistry of the atmosphere 10. Using resources Physics 1. Energy 2. Electricity 3. Particle model of matter 4. Atomic structure 5. Forces 6. Waves 7. Magnetism and electromagnetism Each science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) is examined in two, 75-minute exams, at the end of the course, giving six total external exams. The possible topics in each exam are known in advance (for example Physics paper 2 always includes Forces, Waves and Electromagnetism) . These exams include assessment of the key scientific knowledge, the analysis of data and the understanding of experimental methods. HOW WILL I STUDY? Combined Science Students will study science for 5 hours each week. These lessons will include practical experimental work in our well-equipped labs wherever possible as well as lessons on the theory and history of scientific ideas and concepts. imagine everything at BOA Acting | Art & Design | Creative Media Production | Dance | Music | Musical Theatre YEAR 10 GCSE SUBJECTS Combined Science [www.boa-academy. co.uk](www.boa-academy. co.uk) Digital Arts | Performing Arts | Creative Arts CREATIVE, DIGITAL & PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

FAQs

What subjects are covered in GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy)?

The course covers Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, taught as a double GCSE with content drawn from all three disciplines.

How is the course assessed and when are exams taken?

There is no internal assessment or coursework. Learners complete required practical experiments, and all external exams are sat at the end of Year 11. Each science is examined in two 75-minute exams, giving six total external exams.

What topics are studied in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics?

Biology includes cell biology, organisation, infection and response, bioenergetics, homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution, and ecology. Chemistry covers atomic structure and periodic table, bonding, structure and properties, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, energy changes, rate and extent of chemical change, organic chemistry, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere, and using resources. Physics covers energy, electricity, particle model of matter, atomic structure, forces, waves, and magnetism and electromagnetism.

How are students expected to study each week?

Students study science for 5 hours per week. Lessons include practical experimental work in well-equipped labs wherever possible, plus theory and the history of scientific ideas and concepts.

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