Does additional science count as a GCSE?

Additional Science is a GCSE in its own right and, together with GCSE Core Science, makes what used to be known as double award science. It’s also worth noting that this approach is not like the old Dual Award that was in place prior to 2006.

What does additional science?

Additional Science (Double) It is identical to Core Science apart from the fact that the content is usually a little more challenging or consists of different units of Biology, Chemistry and Physics from those of Core Science.

Is additional and combined science the same?

Additional science is the same as double award science. There is “core science” which covers enough of all 3 sciences to give 1 GCSE. Then there is “double award” or “additional science” which covers enough material in all 3 sciences to give a pupil 2 GCSE grades.

What extra topics are in triple science?

The Triple Science option involves the study of extra topics in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, as well as studying those from Combined Science in more depth.

What is GCSE Triple science?

What is Triple Science GCSE? Triple Award Science provides GCSE students with the opportunity of studying all three sciences (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) as separate subjects. This will lead to three separate GCSE qualifications at the end of your exams, with a grade allocated to each of the sciences.

Why is is called triple science?

Triple Award Science (sometimes known as ‘Separate Sciences’ or ‘Single Sciences’) is where students study all three sciences and end up with three GCSEs.

What is GCSE Triple Science?

How does GCSE double science work?

Double Award Science, also known as Combined Science, is where students study all three sciences – Biology, Chemistry and Physics but end up with two GCSEs across all three-science subjects.

Can you go JC with combined science?

Rest assured that you are able to go to JC with combined science, as long as your score meets the cut-off point for the school. If you’re thinking even further ahead, you may want to note some university courses that require H2 Chemistry and/or H2 Physics/Biology for JC students.

Can you get a 9 in combined science?

Combined Science is a double award GCSE which counts as two GCSEs. The grading scale is doubled, (there are double the marks) so students can achieve one of 17 grades: 9-9, 9-8, 8-8 through to 2-2, 2-1, and 1-1.

Do I need triple science to become a doctor?

Do you need Triple Science to be a doctor, or for other science-related careers? The short answer is no, you can still have only achieved a Double Award.