Can students study a single separate science (i.e. only Biology, Chemistry or Physics)?
All KS4 students (year 10 & 11, aged 14-16) are required to cover the PoS for science. A single science subject, other than GCSE science itself, will not do this. However, it can be studied in conjunction with the single ‘core’ science, or by a student over the age of 16. Who offers Triple Science qualifications? The following awarding bodies offer the full range of science GCSEs OCR AQA Edexcel WJEC Any centre can register for any course but because of the interconnected way that suites of qualifications are offered (see above), centres are may prefer to choose the same suite for single, paired and triple science. What about entry level? These are qualifications, usually called ‘Certificate of Science’, suitable for those who are not likely to gain GCSE passes at either grades A*-C (level 2) or G-D (level 1). They are covering the PoS for Key Stage 4 but have a very different assessment system. What help is available to introduce Triple Award? The Department for Children, Schools and
