Science

Contact: Anna Haslam, Core Leader of Science

All students will study Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics. The number and depth of these topics will depend on the pathway chosen. Both pathways allow for study of Science at A level and Post-16.

The Core Science pathway results in two GCSE qualifications in Science that include Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics. There are 2 exam papers in each subject, each of 75 minutes, and students receive a double grade based on the total marks achieved across all 6 papers.

The Separate Sciences pathway results in students achieving one GCSE in each area of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are 3 exam papers in each subject (1 hour 45 mins long) and students can achieve different grades in the different science subjects. This pathway is most suitable for students with a real passion for Science because students can only choose one other option subject if they choose this option.

Both courses involve extensive practical work including specific experiments that students are expected to have completed. Students will develop a range of investigative skills.

All exam papers are offered at Higher or Foundation Tier. The Higher paper gives access to grades 5 and above, the Foundation tier awards grades upto Grade 5. We use the assessments and lesson time in Year 10 to help identify the most appropriate tier for students to be entered for in Year 11.

Students follow the AQA specifications for Trilogy Science or Separate Sciences based on their option choice.

Science content

Biology	Chemistry	Physics
1. Cell biology 2. Organisation 3. Infection and response 4. Bioenergetics 5. Homeostasis and response 6. Inheritance, variation and evolution 7. Ecology	8. Atomic structure and the periodic table 9. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter 10. Quantitative chemistry 11. Chemical changes 12. Energy changes 13. The rate and extent of chemical change 14. Organic chemistry 15. Chemical analysis 16. Chemistry of the atmosphere 17. Using resources	18. Energy 19. Electricity 20. Particle model of matter 21. Atomic structure 22. Forces 23. Waves 24. Magnetism and electromagnetism

Progression to A Level Sciences
Both pathways allow students to access Science A Levels. Either a grade 6/6 in Double Science or a 6 in the relevant individual Science subject are likely to be required.

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