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Combined Science Trilogy GCSE
Thomas Rotherham College (TRC)
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2BE
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Course Summary
It is essential to have a GCSE science qualification for teaching and nursing and for anyone wishing to study Science at A Level.
Course Details
Biology: Cell biology, health of and control in the human body, respiration, photosynthesis, ecology and an introduction to genes and evolution.
Chemistry: Atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, chemical analysis and chemistry of the atmosphere.
Physics: Energy, electricity, forces, waves and magnetism.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
There are six external exams (available in higher or foundation tiers). Each counts for 16.67% of your overall grade and each is 1 hour 15 minutes long (2 x Biology, 2 x Chemistry, 2 x Physics).
Your qualification will be graded on a 17 point scale: 1-1 to 9-9 where 9-9 is the best grade.
There are 21 required practical activities that have to be undertaken in class and there is also a new emphasis on the mathematical requirement of the course.
Entry requirements
t least 1 x 3 in a GCSE Science subject (or a Distinction in BTEC Level 2 Science).
At least Grade 3 in GCSE Maths.
Your next steps...
With further training, you could go into a job related to science such as a Teacher, Pharmacist or Science Technician .
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