Triple science
Studying biology, chemistry and physics as three separate GCSEs. Also called separate sciences.
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- England, Wales, Northern Ireland
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- Qualifications
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Related terms
- Combined science England
- 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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