IGCSE Combined Science Course

Biology Paper 1 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

Chemistry Paper 1 Section 1: Principles of chemistry Section 2: Chemistry of the elements Section 3: Organic chemistry Section 4: Physical chemistry Section 5: Chemistry in society

Physics Paper 1

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

Course Aims: Impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge and facts, and an understanding of scientific concepts, principles, themes and patterns Further students' 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 students' ability to form hypotheses and design experiments to test them Sustain and develop an enjoyment of, and interest in, the scientific world Foster an appreciation of the significance of science in wider personal, social, environmental, economic and technological contexts, with a consideration of ethical issues