IGCSE Combined Science (Joint Award)
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IGCSE Science Course (Joint Award) The International GCSE in Science (Joint Award) aims to impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge and facts, and an understanding of scientific concepts, principles, themes and patterns. Experimental skills based on correct and safe laboratory techniques are developed, as well as your ability to form hypotheses and design experiments to test them. This Science IGCSE course is designed to: impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge and facts, and an understanding of scientific concepts, principles, themes and patterns further your appreciation of the practical nature of science, developing experimental skills based on correct and safe laboratory techniques develop an appreciation of the importance of accurate experimental work to scientific method and reporting develop your ability to form hypotheses and design experiments to test them sustain and develop an enjoyment of, and interest in, the scientific world. Through this course you will gain an appreciation of the significance of science in wider personal, social, environmental, economic and technological contexts, with a consideration of ethical issues. It will enable you to select, organise and present information clearly and logically, using appropriate scientific terms and conventions, and prepare you for more advanced courses in each of the three scientific disciplines that comprise this specification. Please Note: This course is only available via the online study method.
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This Edexcel IGCSE in Science (Double Award) comprises three externally assessed papers:
• Biology Paper 1
• Chemistry Paper 1
• Physics Paper 1
Biology paper 1 Paper code: 4SC0/1B
• Externally assessed
• Availability: January and June series
Overview of content:
• Section 1: The nature and variety of living organisms
• Section 2: Structures and functions in living organisms
• Section 3: Reproduction and inheritance
• Section 4: Ecology and the environment
• Section 5: Use of biological resources
Overview of assessment:
• The paper is assessed through a 2-hour examination paper set and marked by Edexcel
• The total number of marks is 120
Chemistry paper 1 Paper code: 4SC0/1C
• Externally assessed
• Availability: January and June series
Overview of content:
• Section 1: Principles of chemistry
• Section 2: Chemistry of the elements
• Section 3: Organic chemistry
• Section 4: Physical chemistry
• Section 5: Chemistry in society
Overview of assessment:
• The paper is assessed through a 2-hour examination paper set and marked by Edexcel
• The total number of marks is 120
Physics paper 1 Paper code: 4SC0/1P
Externally assessed
• Availability: January and June series%
Overview of content:
• Section 1: Forces and motion
• Section 2: Electricity
• Section 3: Waves
• Section 4: Energy resources and energy transfer
• Section 5: Solids, liquids and gases
• Section 6: Magnetism and electromagnetism
• Section 7: Radioactivity and particles
Overview of assessment:
• The paper is assessed through a 2-hour examination paper set and marked by Edexcel
• The total number of marks is 120
A detailed description of the specification can be found on the Edexcel website:
http://www.edexcel.com/quals/igcse/igcse09/science/Pages/more.aspx
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 300.05 hrs.
IGCSE Combined Science (Joint Award)