GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy

AQA GCSE COMBINED SCIENCE (TRILOGY) (QAN 601/8758/X)

INTRODUCTION

• The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:

• Repeat the 2-year course with the support from science teachers.

• The content will highlight the key aspects of all three sciences at Foundation Level.

• Condensed into 1 year.

• Revision tools, guidance and past paper practice.

To view full course specification click AQA GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

•  Grade 3:3 at GCSE Combined Science. 

COURSE STRUCTURE

This qualification has a one-year duration and covers the following:

Biology:

1. Cell biology

2. Organisation

3. Infection and response

4. Bioenergetics

5. Homeostasis and response

6. Inheritance, variation and evolution

7. Ecology

Chemistry:

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

Physics:

18. Energy

19. Electricity

20. Particle model of matter

21. Atomic structure

22. Forces

23. Waves

24. Magnetism and electromagnetism

A mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.

A calculator may be used in the examinations.

PROGRESSION

Successful completion of the course offers candidates several routes for progression:

• Further learning opportunities within employment;

• Progression to Level 3 qualifications