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GCSE Triple Science

Separate Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

By choosing Separate Sciences as an option, pupils will study for three separate GCSEs in Biology,
Chemistry and Physics. In year 9, all students at Hagley have had lessons in all three Science subjects.

Separate Science covers all of the material of Combined Science and then extends these topics further.
This option challenges pupils and provides a more in-depth study of the key scientific principles and
includes additional content that is not covered in Combined Science and provides an excellent bridge
between GCSE and A-level Sciences. It is the right choice for naturally inquisitive students who want to be
challenged or have a desire to find out more about the scientific fundamentals of the world we live in. It is
recommended for pupils who wish to pursue any of the A-level Sciences and/or those who are considering
a career in Science.

Separate Science is a more demanding course than Combined Science and is designed for the more
academic students, therefore, students opting for Separate Science need to have a Present Predicted
Grade (PPG) of at least a 5a, 5b or 5c in Maths and one of the Sciences in the year 9 spring reports. Due
to timetabling constraints students opting for Separate Science will be placed in the same teaching group
for Science and Maths and will be entered for the higher tier papers.

Similar to the Combined Sciences, this is a linear course with assessment at the end of Year 11. Students
will sit two written papers for each Science however, these are longer and more rigorous than the
Combined Science papers. There is no coursework in Separate Science.

Examination Board: AQA Syllabus Code: 8461, 8462, 8463

Head of Department: Mrs D Fairclough dfairclough@emmausmac.com