Edexcel GCSE Combined Science 1SC0 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
Free Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0) Higher tier revision notes, worked examples, AI-marked practice questions and past papers — mapped to the official Pearson specification.
What is Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0)?
What is Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0)?
Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science (1SC0) is a double-award science qualification worth two GCSEs, covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics, offered at two tiers — Foundation and Higher. It includes 18 mandatory core practicals and is assessed by six externally examined papers (two Biology, two Chemistry, two Physics), each 1 hour 10 minutes and 60 marks. There is no coursework, and the qualification awards two 9 to 1 grades.
Assessment (Higher tier)
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Biology 1 (1SC0/1BH) | 60 marks | 1h 10 | Written exam · 16.67% of qualification |
| Paper 2: Biology 2 (1SC0/2BH) | 60 marks | 1h 10 | Written exam · 16.67% of qualification |
| Paper 3: Chemistry 1 (1SC0/1CH) | 60 marks | 1h 10 | Written exam · 16.67% of qualification |
| Paper 4: Chemistry 2 (1SC0/2CH) | 60 marks | 1h 10 | Written exam · 16.67% of qualification |
| Paper 5: Physics 1 (1SC0/1PH) | 60 marks | 1h 10 | Written exam · 16.67% of qualification |
| Paper 6: Physics 2 (1SC0/2PH) | 60 marks | 1h 10 | Written exam · 16.67% of qualification |
Total 360 marks · six papers at 16.67% each · 100% external · no coursework. Includes 18 mandatory core practicals. Awards two 9 to 1 grades on a 17-grade scale (9-9 to 1-1); Higher tier targets grades 4-4 to 9-9.
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