Science at KS4 aims to develop a curiosity that fosters a breadth, depth and application of Science knowledge and skills for study beyond KS4/KS5 and for careers in a STEM-based society. Through your studies, we aim to produce outstanding future scientists and instil transferable scientific skills needed for you to make informed scientific decisions and understanding in society and the world. If you select separate Sciences, the Combined Science content is covered within Biology, Chemistry and Physics GCSEs.

Why Study Combined Science

Studying Science will greatly assist you in entering the employment market, as you will develop key skills such as resilience in problem solving, an analytical mind, knowledge of key practical techniques and equipment, open-mindedness to change and development, objectivity and a logical organised approach to real-life challenges.

Course Content

A broad look at key scientific concepts, Combined Science allows you to study the key principles that underlie current technological and research developments in biology, chemistry and physics. Specific topics looks at how our body functions, materials and their properties and the microscopic world of atoms. Students will learn key practical skills and how to apply these to the problem solving of real scientific issues.

Subject Units and Assessment Outline

Biology: cell biology, organisation, infection, bioenergetics, homeostasis, inheritance, variation and evolution, ecology.

Chemistry: atomic structure, bonding and structure, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, energy changes, organic chemistry, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere and resources.

Physics: forces, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism, particle model of matter, atomic structure and radiation.

 Assessment outline:

Students will have six 1 hour 15-minute exams at the end of the course (two for each science).

You can find more information about Science at Wath Academy here