Science AQA
This is a linear course, which means that pupils will sit all the examinations in the summer of Year 11. There will be a total of six examination papers: two Biology, two Chemistry and two Physics. Each paper is 1 hour 15 minutes long and includes multiple choice, structured/closed, short answer and open response questions. There is no coursework element to this course, but pupils will need to complete 16 required practicals as part of the course. The contents of the practicals will be assessed in the written examinations.
Introduction The courses are designed to be interesting and inspiring in the modern world. At the end of the science courses pupils should have enough knowledge to make sense of the many scientific issues that we encounter in our lives today. Pupils will choose to take either the Combined Award or the Triple Award in Science. AQA Combined Science Pupils who choose to follow the AQA Combined Science Trilogy Specification will study Biology, Chemistry and Physics and will achieve a qualification that equates to two GCSEs. An outline of the content for each discipline is as follows:
Triple Award Science
Pupils who have a special interest in Science may opt to complete the Triple Award in Science. By taking this route students will achieve three GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In this course students will study the same topics as the Combined Science GCSE, but to a greater depth. These are linear courses which will all be examined in the summer of Year 11. Pupils will sit a total of six examinations, each paper lasting 1 hour 45 minutes. There is no coursework. However, pupils will need to complete a number of required practicals, the contents of which will be examined on the written papers.
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Who should take this course?
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Cell biology
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Atomic structure and the periodic table Bonding structure and properties of matter
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Forces
This course is for you if you have a passion for Science and are considering taking Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics at A level with a view to a career in Science or Medicine. This subject also supports students looking to study PE and Psychology at A level. You should relish a challenge and be willing to work hard and independently.
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Organisation
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Energy
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Infection and response
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Waves
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Electricity
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Bioenergetics
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Magnetism and electromagnetism Particle model of matter
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Homeostasis and response
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Quantitative chemistry
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Inheritance, variation and evolution
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Chemical changes
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Atomic structure
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Energy changes
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The rate and extent of chemical change
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Ecology
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Organic chemistry
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Chemical analysis
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Chemistry of the atmosphere
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Using resources
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