AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy

AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464) awards two GCSE grades (e.g. 6-6) and covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics at combined depth — six papers in total, two per science.

AQA Combined Science specification topics

Biology (Trilogy)

  • Cell biology and organisation
  • Infection and bioenergetics
  • Homeostasis and inheritance
  • Ecology

Chemistry (Trilogy)

  • Atomic structure and bonding
  • Quantitative and chemical changes
  • Rates, organic chemistry and analysis
  • Atmosphere and resources

Physics (Trilogy)

  • Energy and electricity
  • Particle model and atomic structure
  • Forces, waves and magnetism

Required practicals

  • Core practicals assessed across all six papers
  • Method, variables, accuracy and improvements

Frequently asked questions

What is AQA trilogy combined science?

Trilogy is AQA's double award GCSE Combined Science — two grades covering all three sciences at combined depth.

What is the difference between trilogy and triple science?

Triple science gives three separate GCSEs with greater depth; Trilogy gives two grades covering all sciences at a slightly reduced level.

Is a 4-3 a pass in combined science?

A 4-4 is the standard pass for combined science. Individual grade pairs like 4-3 depend on tier and school entry requirements — check with your sixth form.