UCIE Combined Science IGCSE (Online)

About this course

This International GCSE in Science (Double Award) online course aims to impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge and facts, and an understanding of scientific concepts, principles, themes and patterns. Study online at your own pace.

Course Description

The International GCSE in Science (Double 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 students’ ability to form hypotheses and design experiments to test them. This single-tier qualification is assessed via three papers - one each from chemistry, biology and physics. Students are awarded two International GCSE grades from A* to G.

The aims are to:

• 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
• enable students to select, organise and present information clearly and logically, using appropriate scientific terms and conventions
• prepare students for more advanced courses in each of the three scientific disciplines that comprise this specification

Course Content

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

Method of Study

Our IGCSE courses are fully digitised so you can study on any smart device. Your learning programme is completely flexible so you can study at a pace that suits you. All our content is broken down into bite size chunks to make your learning more manageable and effective.

Method of Assessment

Your course of study is broken down into units and sections, each of which contains lessons, activities and test papers.

Courses are delivered on our Moodle based Digital Learning Environment CloudPort allowing you to study from anywhere on any smart device as long as you have access to the Internet.

The course concludes by preparing you for examination using past papers in your chosen subject.

Tutor Support

Your have access to both a student service advisor and academic course tutor. Your student service advisor will offer assistance with administrative and technical issues.

Your academic tutor will support you with any course related questions you might have. In addition you have access to an interactive forum where you can engage with your fellow course students.

Our core pedagogy highlights the significance of peer support in the learning process and as such all students are encouraged to support their fellow students using support forum.

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