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About the course
Are you fascinated by how the world works, from the tiniest cells to the forces that shape our universe? GCSE Combined Science could be the right course for you. This dynamic qualification gives you a strong foundation in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, helping you develop the knowledge, practical skills, and problem-solving abilities that employers and universities value.
Science is at the heart of today’s technological revolution. By studying Combined Science, you’ll gain the tools to explore cutting edge careers, whether in medicine, engineering, environmental science, or digital technologies. This course will inspire you to think critically, experiment boldly, and apply your learning to real world challenges.
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You’ll study a wide range of topics across the three sciences, preparing you for further education or exciting career paths:
Biology
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Paper 1: Cell Biology, Organisation, Infection and Response, Bioenergetics
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Paper 2: Homeostasis and Response, Inheritance, Variation and Evolution, Ecology
Chemistry
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Paper 1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table, Bonding and Structure, Quantitative Chemistry, Chemical Changes, Energy Changes
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Paper 2: Rate and Extent of Chemical Change, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry of the Atmosphere, Using Resources
Physics
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Paper 1: Energy, Electricity, Particle Model of Matter, Atomic Structure
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Paper 2: Forces, Waves, Magnetism and Electromagnetism
You’ll also gain hands-on experience through practical experiments, building the skills to analyse, investigate, and solve scientific problems.
What do I need to join
To enrol on the GCSE+ programme, applicants are expected to have a minimum grade profile of 2 to 3 in all subjects. Entry tests in maths and English (and science if applying to a science subject) are required if students achieve a grade 2. The tests are usually held during the taster day or enrolment day.
What can I do next
Science can lead into a variety of progression paths such as vocational career paths like Health and Social Care and Engineering, or academic pathways into A-Levels and then University. Those with a strong passion for science can go on to study some of the most interesting subjects and eventually achieve some of the most exciting job roles. We are currently going through a technological revolution and those who are science savvy will have the opportunity to go and succeed in very elite professions.
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Course information last updated: Thursday 25th September 2025 @ 6.20AM