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Specification\u003Cbr>For teaching from September 2016 onwards For GCSE exams in 2018 onwards |\n\nVersion 1.3 October 2026  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 5  \n1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy 5  \n1.2 Support and resources to help you teach 6  \n2 Specification at a glance 9  \n2.1 Subject content 9  \n2.2 Assessments 9  \n3 Working scientifically 13  \n4 Biology subject content 19  \n4.1 Cell biology 20  \n4.2 Organisation 26  \n4.3 Infection and response 34  \n4.4 Bioenergetics 39  \n4.5 Homeostasis and response 42  \n4.6 Inheritance, variation and evolution 49  \n4.7 Ecology 59  \n4.8 Key ideas 65  \n5 Chemistry subject content 67  \n5.1 Atomic structure and the periodic table 67  \n5.2 Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter 75  \n5.3 Quantitative chemistry 84  \n5.4 Chemical changes 88  \n5.5 Energy changes 95  \n5.6 The rate and extent of chemical change 98  \n5.7 Organic chemistry 104  \n5.8 Chemical analysis 107  \n5.9 Chemistry of the atmosphere 110  \n5.10 Using resources 115  \n5.11 Key ideas 120  \n6 Physics subject content 121  \n6.1 Energy 121  \n6.2 Electricity 127  \n6.3 Particle model of matter 135  \n6.4 Atomic structure 138  \n6.5 Forces 143  \n6.6 Waves 155  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/8464](Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 3  \n6.7 Magnetism and electromagnetism 159  \n6.8 Key ideas 162  \n7 Scheme of assessment 163  \n7.1 Aims and learning outcomes 163  \n7.2 Assessment objectives 164  \n7.3 Assessment weightings 165  \n8 General administration 167  \n8.1 Entries and codes 167  \n8.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 167  \n8.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 167  \n8.4 Resits and shelf life 168  \n8.5 Previous learning and 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That’s why we have a suite of science qualifications for Key Stage 4 – to suit students of all abilities and all aspirations. The subject content and required practicals in this specification are also in our GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. So you have the flexibility to co-teach and to move your students between courses.  \nOur specification has been developed with teachers  \nWe’ve involved over a thousand teachers in developing our specification, exams and resources. So you can be confident that our GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy is interesting and relevant to all types of students. We’ve ensured that:  \n• the biology, chemistry and physics content is presented clearly, in a logical teaching order. 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