In GCSE Combined Science you will:
+ Develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
+ Develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of Science, through different types of scientific enquiry that help you to answer scientific questions about the world around you.
+ Develop and learn to apply observational, practical, modelling, enquiry and problem-solving skills in the laboratory, in the field and in other learning environments.
+ Develop your ability to evaluate claims based on Science through critical analysis of methodology, evidence and conclusions, both qualitatively and quantitatively

Biology

Topic 1 – Key concepts in biology.
Topic 2 – Cells and control.
Topic 3 – Genetics.
Topic 4 – Natural selection and genetic modification.
Topic 5 – Health, disease and the development of medicines.
Topic 6 – Plant structures and their functions.
Topic 7 – Animal coordination, control and homeostasis.
Topic 8 – Exchange and transport in animals.
Topic 9 – Ecosystems and material cycles.

Chemistry

Topic 1 – Key concepts in chemistry.
Topic 2 – States of matter and mixtures.
Topic 3 – Chemical changes.
Topic 4 – Extracting metals and equilibria.
Topic 6 – Groups in the periodic table.
Topic 7 – Rates of reaction and energy changes.
Topic 8 – Fuels and Earth science.

Physics

Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics.
Topic 2 – Motion and forces.
Topic 3 – Conservation of energy.
Topic 4 – Waves.
Topic 5 – Light and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Topic 6 – Radioactivity.
Topic 8 – Energy – Forces doing work.
Topic 9 – Forces and their effects.
Topic 10 – Electricity and circuits.
Topic 12 – Magnetism and the motor effect.
Topic 13 – Electromagnetic induction.
Topic 14 – Particle model.
Topic 15 – Forces and matter.