Contact: Head of Department: Mr A Davies
Email: adavies@boteler.org.uk
Qualification Details
Triple Science AQA GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics (3 GCSEs obtained)
This course is available to students who have consistently demonstrated high performance during Key Stage 3. It is an excellent (but not essential) preparation for students considering further studies at AS or A Level. The Science department will select this group from students who have shown an interest in studying at this level and have demonstrated the ability to meet the demands of the course. The Triple Science access exam will take place w/b Monday 6th March.
What you will study: Each GCSE is graded 1-9; students will receive three grades, one in each Science discipline. There is an emphasis on the study of scientific skills and understanding taking a deeper look at the topics covered on the Combined Science course.
Biology topics:
Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics; Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology
Chemistry topics:
Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes; the rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources.
Physics topics:
Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure;
Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism
Students will study the same topics but there will be more breadth and depth than in additional content than in Combined Science. There will be a significant emphasis on practical work in the investigation of associated theories.
How you will be assessed:
Two exam papers lasting 1 hour 45 minutes each will be taken for each separate subject (6 exams in total).
Potential Post-16 progression/Potential Careers/Higher Education progression:
The three separate Sciences are an ideal stepping stone to the study of A-Level Sciences and are highly desirable qualifications for many of the specialist Science professions such as Medical, Dental, Veterinary, Optometry and Pharmacy.