GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy

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Teaching from: September 2016
Exams from: June 2018
Specification code: 8464
QAN code: 601/8758/X

Combined Science: Trilogy is part of our science suite, developed with teachers to inspire and challenge students of all abilities and aspirations. (See also GCSE Combined Science: Synergy).

Trilogy is a double award and worth two GCSEs. It is assessed by six, 1 hour and 15 minute exams.

The clear, two-column format lists what students need to know and be able to do, with key opportunities for skills development signposted throughout. Further sections outline the requirements for the skills in working scientifically, maths and practical assessment.

You’ll find all the content of Combined Science: Trilogy, including the 21 required practicals, in the separate sciences. This means that this specification is fully co-teachable with the separate GCSE sciences.

Specification

Specification at a glance

Past papers and mark schemes

All assessment resources

Key dates

6 November 2020 Exam for GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy - Biology Paper 1 (both tiers) (8464/B/1F and 1H)
Series: November 2020
Start time: am
Duration: 1h 15m
10 November 2020 Exam for GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy - Chemistry Paper 1 (both tiers) (8464/C/1F and 1H)
Series: November 2020
Start time: am
Duration: 1h 15m
13 November 2020 Exam for GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy - Physics Paper 1 (both tiers) (8464/P/1F and 1H)
Series: November 2020
Start time: am
Duration: 1h 15m