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Science IGCSE (Double Award) Course

Course Format:Paper-Based & Online Materials with Twig Resources
Self-Study Time:Approximately 400 Hours (Self-Study)
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Gain a Double Award Science IGCSE Qualification

The Science IGCSE (Double Award) Course combines the most interesting aspects of IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This is an ideal introduction for students who require a grounding in elementary science which has become a requirement for many important occupations, such as Teaching, Nursing & midwifery.

This double award IGCSE Science qualification is equivalent to two IGCSEs. Written by experienced science teachers and subject specialists, the course provides excellent preparation for the IGCSE Science examinations.

There are twenty-nine tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) which include four practice exam assignments in this course.

Specification and Exams

The Science IGCSE Course is designed to prepare students for the Edexcel Double Award Science (4SD0) Specification for examination in May/June 2025 or later years.

The closing date set by tutors for learners aiming for Summer 2024 exams has passed. The closing date for learners aiming for Summer 2025 exams is 15 November 2024.

Assessment is by three written examinations:

  • Exam Paper 1 - Biology (2 Hours) is 33.33% of the total marks. There is A mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.
  • Exam Paper 2 - Chemistry (2 Hours) is 33.33% of the total marks. There is A mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.
  • Exam Paper 3 - Physics (2 Hours) is 33.33% of the total marks. There is A mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for starting this course. We don’t recommend that you should study more than 5 GCSE or IGCSE courses at any one time.

Please Note: We cannot accept students who are under 16 years old on this course. All applications are subject to acceptance from our course advisory team.

Science Double Award IGCSE Course Syllabus

The Double Award Science IGCSE Home Study Course is Divided into Three Subjects Which Contain Eighteen Modules Split into 72 Lessons:

Biology Syllabus

The Biology Section of this Course is Divided into Five Modules Containing 23 Lessons:

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Cells, Organisms, and the Variety of Life
  • Movement of Substances into and out of Cells
  • Investigative Skills A: Design
  • Respiration and Enzymes
  • Investigative Skills B: Carrying Out

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Human Nutrition
  • Investigative Skills C: Interpreting
  • Photosynthesis
  • Transport in Plants and Animals
  • Gas Exchange in Plants and Animals

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Homeostasis and Excretion
  • The Human Nervous System
  • Hormones in Plants and Animals
  • Human Reproduction
  • Reproduction in Plants

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
  • Cell Division
  • Genes and Inheritance
  • Natural and Artificial Selection
  • Genetic Engineering and Cloning

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Ecosystems
  • Human Impact on the Environment
  • Food Production.
Chemistry Syllabus

The Chemistry Section of this Course is Divided into Six Modules Containing 22 Lessons:

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Substances and Particles
  • Atomic Structure
  • Chemical Bonds
  • Structures and Properties
  • Formulae and Equations
  • Rates of Reaction

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Investigative Skills A: Design
  • Investigative Skills B: Carrying out
  • Investigative Skills C: Interpreting

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Oxygen and Oxides
  • The Reactivity Series
  • Acids, Bases and Salts
  • The Periodic Table

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Separating and Analysing
  • Energy Changes during Reactions
  • Reversible Reactions.

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Organic Molecules
  • Alkanes and Alkenes
  • Crude Oil and Addition Polymers.

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Moles
  • Equations and Calculations
  • Energy Calculations
  • Appendix A: The Periodic Table
  • Appendix B: The Reactivity Series and Formulae of Ions
Physics Syllabus

The Physics Section of this Course is Divided into Seven Modules Containing 27 Lessons:

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Speed, Distance and Time
  • Forces
  • Investigative Skills A: Experimental Design
  • Stretching
  • The Solar System.

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Mains Electricity
  • Electrical Circuits 1: Current and Voltage
  • Electrical Circuits 2: Resistance
  • Investigative Skills B: Interpretation

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Properties of Waves
  • The Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Light
  • Sound
  • Investigative Skills C: Taking a Reading

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Energy Transfers
  • Thermal Energy
  • Work and Power

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Pressure
  • Gases

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Magnetism
  • Electric Motors and Electromagnetic Induction.

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Atoms and Radioactivity
  • Radiation and Half-life
  • Applications of Radioactivity
  • Fission and Fusion
  • Stellar Evolution
Twig Resources

Twig ResourcesAs part of this ocurse you will also receive access to Twig resources as part of your course materials. Twig is an award-winning international resource of educational films, and gives you access to three-minute films for Science, as well as worksheets, lesson plans, quizzes and diagrams. To access the Twig resources, you will need an email account, internet access and a password which will be supplied to you after enrolment.

Additional Reading

Students will also require the following books:

  • Edexcel IGCSE Biology Student Book (9-1) by Phil Bradfield & Steve Potter. (ISBN-13: 978-04351850841)..
  • Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Student Book (9-1) by Jim Clark. (ISBN-13: 978-0435185169)
  • Edexcel IGCSE Physics Student Book (9-1) by Penny Johnson, Steve Wooley, and Brian Arnold (ISBN-13: 9780435185275).

We recommend purchasing any books after receiving your course materials to make sure there have been no revisions.

Course Format

The course materials are supplied in a hard-copy format (paper-based) and learners can also receive access to the course notes online through a course portal at no additional charge. 

Learners often find hard-copy materials easier to work through and bookmark but the online access allows additional features such as direct links to YouTube Videos and online quizzes so having both versions available allows the learner the convenience and flexibility of both options. 

There are a set number of tutor-marked assignments (TMA's) in every course. These are designed to help the student to consolidate their learning and prepare for examinations.

Duration & Support

Students will be supported until their chosen examination window. Every student will have access to a course tutor with whom they should keep in regular contact. All tutors are fully qualified experienced teachers holding either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or a degree in education. Most work from home and are able to offer flexible contact times. The tutor will contact students with an introductory letter and a telephone call to help decide on a study plan. They will also let the student know the best ways and times they can be contacted.

There is no limit on how often you can contact a tutor. The advice and encouragement that tutors provide is an important part of your learning experience. You can contact your tutor by Phone, Email or Post. All tutors have a Freephone 0800 telephone number and most will have Skype capabilities. Whilst you are still actively submitting assignments, you should expect to be in contact with your tutor regularly. Remember, to get the most out of your tutor, you will need to tell them when you need assistance.

Edexcel IGCSE Examination Centres and Exam Dates

All Edexcel specification IGCSE Exams must be taken at a registered examination centre as a private candidate. Most IGCSE examination centres in the UK will be independent or private schools who are offering that specification. Edexcel IGCSE exams can also be sat in over 150 countries through International Schools or British Consulates.

We offer course materials and tutor support although we don't offer the examinations. An Examinations Officer can assist any registered student with finding centres, but we do not book exams on behalf of students and it is the students responsibility to book their exams. If you would like to research exam centres prior to enrolment then you can visit the Edexcel page for private candidates.

Students can decide to study over a one year or two year period (providing the specification and exams are available over that duration). You can sign up for a course at any time although course tutors set closing dates for students aiming for specific examination windows.

Examination Dates and Exam fees:

Students can decide to study over a one year or two year period (providing the specification and exams are available over that duration). You can sign up for a course at any time although course tutors set closing dates for students aiming for specific examination windows.

Please Note - Closing Dates for Examination Windows:

The nearest full examination window we can accept learners for IGCSE Courses is currently Summer 2025.

The closing date for learners aiming towards Summer 2025 examinations will be 15 November 2024.

When closing dates have passed, we can only accept learners aiming towards the next available examination window e.g. Summer 2026, or if more time is needed then learners can choose to aim for the next exam window e.g. Summer 2027 providing the specification is still available. All learners are required to choose their intended exam window as part of their course application.

November Examination Windows: Some IGCSEs also have a winter exam sitting in November. These include Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Science (Double Award). German, Spanish and Science (Single Award) are not available in the November exam window. The closing date for learners aiming for the November 2024 examinations is 29 April 2024.

Predicted Grades & References

Predicted grades without a reference are available free of charge on request. If applying to a college or other further education establishment and you require a refernce with predicted grades then this is available at an additional cost of £45.00. A course advisor will discuss your predicted grades and progress with each individual tutor and put together a comprehensive reference that can be sent on your behalf. 

Please Note: Students need to have completed a minimum of four assignments per subject in order for us to have something to base our reference/prediction on. 

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