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Combined science

A GCSE in England covering biology, chemistry and physics that is worth two GCSEs and graded on a 17-point double scale from 9-9 to 1-1.

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Triple science England Wales Northern Ireland
Studying biology, chemistry and physics as three separate GCSEs. Also called separate sciences.
GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) England Wales Northern Ireland
The main qualification taken at the end of Key Stage 4, usually at age 16. In England GCSEs are graded 9 to 1; Wales uses A* to G; Northern Ireland uses a nine-grade A* to G scale that includes C*.

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