Description
This IGCSE Combined Science Double Award Course is ideal for anyone who wishes to study Biology, Chemistry & Physics but within the time it would take to study two IGCSEs rather than three. Therefore, the course covers a proportion of each subject rather than going into the depth of what these subjects would require individually.
This course will help students develop an enthusiasm and interest in the scientific world, appreciating the significance of science in wider personal, social, environmental, economic and technological contexts, with a consideration of ethical issues.
We can offer Pearson Edexcel or Cambridge International Education:
Pearson Edexcel – International GCSE Science (Double Award) 4sD0
Cambridge International Education (CIE) – International GCSE Sciences Co-ordinated (Double) 0654 or 0973
Cambridge Syllabus
Cambridge Course Code(s)
IGCSE Sciences- co-ordinated (9-1): 0973
IGCSE Sciences- co-ordinated (A*-G): 0654
Please note, there is no difference in the course teachings for the two specifications, the only difference is the grade you will receive once you have taken the exams.
0973 is graded 9-1, 9 being the highest.
0654 is graded A*-G, A* being the highest.
Cambridge Exams: June & November
Cambridge Study Hours: 260 hours
This IGCSE Science (double award) CAIE Course will give you the opportunity to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics within a cross-referenced, scientifically coherent syllabus. It is a double award qualification, earning two grades. Learners gain an understanding of the basic principles of each subject through a mix of theoretical and practical studies, while also developing an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study.
You learn how science is studied and practised, and will become aware that the results of scientific research can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities and the environment. As well as focusing on the individual sciences, the syllabus helps students to understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments
Cambridge IGCSE Sciences – Co-ordinated Modules
Biology
B1 Characteristics of living organisms
B2 Cells
B3 Movement into and out of cells
B4 Biological molecules
B5 Enzymes
B6 Plant nutrition
B7 Human nutrition
B8 Transport in plants
B9 Transport in animals
B10 Diseases and immunity
B11 Gas exchange in humans
B12 Respiration
B13 Coordination and response
B14 Drugs
B15 Reproduction
B16 Inheritance
B17 Variation and selection
B18 Organisms and their environment
B19 Human influences on ecosystems
Chemistry
C1 States of matter
C2 Atoms, elements and compounds
C3 Stoichiometry
C4 Electrochemistry
C5 Chemical energetics
C6 Chemical reactions
C7 Acids, bases and salts
C8 The Periodic Table
C9 Metals
C10 Chemistry of the environment
C11 Organic chemistry
C12 Experimental techniques and chemical analysis
Physics
P1 Motion, forces and energy
P2 Thermal physics
P3 Waves
P4 Electricity and magnetism
P5 Nuclear physics
P6 Space physics
Cambridge Assessment
All candidates take three components.
EXTENDED IGCSE Sciences – Co-ordinated
Candidates who have studied the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement), and who are expected to achieve a grade CC or above, should be entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A*A* to GG.
Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended)
45 minutes
40 marks
Forty compulsory multiple-choice items of the four-choice type.
Paper 4: Theory (Extended)
2 hours
120 marks
Compulsory short-answer and structured questions
Paper 6: Alternative to Practical
1 hour 30 minutes
60 marks
Candidates will not be required to do experiments as part of this test.
CORE IGCSE Sciences – Co-ordinated
Candidates who have studied the Core subject content, or who are expected to achieve a grade D or below should be entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades CC to GG.
Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core)
45 minutes
40 marks
Forty compulsory multiple-choice items of the four-choice type.
Paper 3: Theory (Core)
2 hours
120 marks
Compulsory short-answer and structured questions
Paper 6: Alternative to Practical
1 hour 30 minutes
60 marks
Candidates will not be required to do experiments as part of this test
Edexcel Syllabus
Edexcel Course Code(s): 4SD0
Edexcel Exams: June & November
Edexcel Study Hours: 260 hours
This IGCSE Science Edexcel (Double Award) Course will allow you to to acquire scientific knowledge and facts, and an understanding of scientific concepts, principles, themes and patterns. You will also sustain and develop an enjoyment of, and interest in, the scientific world.
The Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award) takes approximately two-thirds of the subject content of each of the Edexcel International GCSEs in single sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), and combines them into an International GCSE in Science (Double Award) worth two International GCSEs.
Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) Modules
Biology
1 The nature and variety of living organisms
(a) Characteristics of living organisms
(b) Variety of living organisms
2 Structure and functions in living organisms
The following sub-topics are covered in this section.
(a) Level of organisation
(b) Cell structure
(c) Biological molecules
(d) Movement of substances into and out of cells
(e) Nutrition
(f) Respiration
(g) Gas exchange
(h) Transport
(i) Excretion
(j) Co-ordination and response
3 Reproduction and inheritance
(a) Reproduction
(b) Inheritance
4 Ecology and the environment
The following sub-topics are covered in this section.
(a) The organism in the environment
(b) Feeding relationships
(c) Cycles within ecosystems
(d) Human influences on the environment
5 Use of biological resources
(a) Food production
(b) Selective breeding
(c) Genetic modification (genetic engineering)
Chemistry
1 Principles of chemistry
The following sub-topics are covered in this section.
(a) States of matter
(b) Elements, compounds and mixtures
(c) Atomic structure
(d) The Periodic Table
(e) Chemical formulae, equations and calculations
(f) Ionic bonding
(g) Covalent bonding
2 Inorganic chemistry
(a) Group 1 (alkali metals) – lithium, sodium and potassium
(b) Group 7 (halogens) – chlorine, bromine and iodine
(c) Gases in the atmosphere
(d) Reactivity series
(e) Acids, alkalis and titrations
(f) Acids, bases and salt preparations
(g) Chemical tests
3 Physical chemistry
(a) Energetics
(b) Rates of reaction
(c) Reversible reactions and equilibria
4 Organic chemistry
(a) Introduction
(b) Crude oil
(c) Alkanes
(d) Alkenes
(e) Synthetic polymers
Physics
1 Forces and motion
(a) Units
(b) Movement and position
(c) Forces, movement, shape and momentum
2 Electricity
(a) Units
(b) Mains electricity
(c) Energy and voltage in circuits
3 Waves
(a) Units
(b) Properties of waves
(c) The electromagnetic spectrum
(d) Light and sound
4 Energy resources and energy transfers
(a) Units
(b) Energy transfers
(c) Work and power
5 Solids, liquids and gases
(a) Units
(b) Density and pressure
(c) Ideal gas molecules
6 Magnetism and electromagnetism
(a) Units
(b) Magnetism
(c) Electromagnetism
(d) Electromagnetic induction
7 Radioactivity and particles
(a) Units
(b) Radioactivity
(c) Fission and fusion
8 Astrophysics
(a) Units
(b) Motion in the universe
(c) Stellar evolution
Edexcel Assessment
All candidates take three components.
Biology Paper 1
2-hour written examination paper
110 marks
A combination of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.
Chemistry Paper 1
2-hour written examination paper
110 marks
A combination of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.
Physics Paper 1
2-hour written examination paper
110 marks
A combination of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.
