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Science - Separate Sciences

Separate Sciences

We will be offering selected students the opportunity to obtain 3 GCSE grades in science. The majority of the modules are identical to those taught in core and additional science with 2 units in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students will be entered for exams in the January and June and will have to complete 3 pieces of coursework.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE STUDENTS START SEPARATE SCIENCES IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CHANGE BACK TO CORE AND ADDITIONAL SCIENCE AS THE ORDER IN WHICH THE MODULES ARE EXAMINED IS VERY DIFFERENT. STUDENTS WHO ACCEPT THIS OFFERED OPPORTUNITY MUST BE CLEAR THAT THE COURSES ARE DEMANDING.

Chemistry

UNIT	UNIT CODE	TITLE	Duration	Weighting	Total Mark	Exam Dates
1	B641	Chemistry B Unit 1. modules C1, C2, C3	1 hour	33.33%	60	January 2010
2	B642	Chemistry B Unit 2. modules C4, C5, C6	1 hour	33.33%	60	January 2011
3	B646	Chemistry B Unit 4. Research study, data task and practical skills		33.33%	60

Biology

UNIT	UNIT CODE	TITLE	Duration	Weighting	Total Mark	Exam Dates
1	B631	Biology B Unit 1. modules B1, B2, B3	1 hour	33.33%	60	June 2010
2	B632	Biology B Unit 2. modules B4, B5, B6	1 hour	33.33%	60	June 2011
3	B635	Biology B Unit 3. Can-Do tasks and report on Science in the News		33.33%	60

Physics

UNIT	UNIT CODE	TITLE	Duration	Weighting	Total Mark	Exam Dates
1	B651	Physics B Unit 1. modules P1, P2, P3	1 hour	33.33%	60	June 2010
2	B652	Physics B Unit 2. modules P4, P5, P6	1 hour	33.33%	60	June 2011
3	B655	Physics B Unit 3. Can-Do tasks and report on Science in the News		33.33%	60