Science
Qualification - Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Combined Science (1SC0)
This course offers the depth and breadth of topics that will help to our students engage with the fundamentals of science and fulfil their potential.
Delivered as 6 units over 2 years.
- Biology 2: Plant structures and their functions, Animal coordination, control and homeostasis, Exchange, transport, health, disease and the development of medicines
- Biology 1: Overarching concepts in biology, Cells and control, Genetics, Natural selection, genetic modification, Ecosystems, material cycles
- Chemistry 1: Overarching concepts in chemistry: atomic structure, the periodic table, ionic bonding, covalent bonding, types of substance, calculations involving masses, states of matter, methods of separating and purifying substances, reversible reactions and equilibria
- Chemistry 2: Groups 1, 7 and 0, Rates of reaction, fuels, heat energy changes in chemical reactions, earth and atmospheric science.
- Physics 1: Overarching concepts in physics: motion, forces and conservation of energy, waves, light and the electromagnetic spectrum, particle model 1, radioactivity
- Physics 2: Motion, matter, forces, conservation of energy, forces doing work, electricity and circuits, magnetism and the motor effect, particle model 2
Skills Required
- have a reasonable standard of maths to be able to carry out calculations and written English and comprehension skills
- have an interest in learning about the applications of science in the world around us
- resilience and a willingness to work hard throughout the whole course.
Assessment Method
6 examinations – each lasting 70 minutes examined at foundation or higher tier
- Biology 1 & Biology 2
- Chemistry 1 & Chemistry 2
- Physics 1 & Physics 2
Post 16 Opportunities and careers
After successfully completing your GCSE, you can pursue an A level in physics, chemistry or biology. This would equip you to think logically and solve problems which would enable you to pursue a career in a wide range of fields from space, climate change, medicine to ecology.
“Science is fun because you can learn the things that were once unknown to us.” - Reece
“You unlock secrets about why you are alive and the finer detail of what is keeping you alive. A mixture of practical and theory work is the only way to deeper learning.” - Grace
‘The UK has the most productive science research amongst the other leading research nations and you could be contributing to that.’
