Combined Science and Separate Science

Subject Key Information

Breakdown of Course

  • 100% exam
  • 6 papers for all students
  • Paper 1 is units 1-3 biology
  • Paper 2 is units 4-6 biology
  • Paper 3 is units 1-3 chemistry
  • Paper 4 is units 4-6 chemistry
  • Paper 5 is units 1-4 physics
  • Paper 6 is units 5-8 physics
  • All papers assess the core practicals

Name of booklet and where it can be purchased (i.e. school, Amazon, etc)

  • Revision guides for all sciences available from the Prep Room.
  • Separate Science @ £3 per book.
  • For combined science there is 1 book @ £6.
  • Students need to know if they are Higher or Foundation.

Subject Revision Tips

  • Follow the specification so you know what you have covered and what is left.
  • Use the checklists for each unit to identify what you remember.
  • Use educake for fast revision questions.
  • Use BBC Bitesize as a tool to recap content.

Link to Subject Specification