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GCSE Science Explained
Help with understanding the subject and navigating GCSE requirements.
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GCSE Science Explained
The GCSE Science course consists of three separate subjects — Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Most schools allocate one or two lessons per week for each subject, although this is a individual choice for each school. At the end of Year 11, students sit six written exams in total: Two Biology papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) Two Chemistry papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) Two Physics papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) Combined Science vs. Triple Science Students can follow one of two routes:
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