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Free Edexcel GCSE Combined Science revision for Foundation and Higher tier: past papers from 2018–2025 with mark schemes.
Biology
Key concepts in biology
Cells and control
Genetics
Natural selection and genetic modification
Health, disease and the development of medicines
Plant structures and their functions
Animal coordination, control and homeostasis
Exchange and transport in animals
Ecosystems and material cycles
Chemistry
Formulae, equations and hazards
Key concepts in chemistry
States of matter and mixtures
Chemical change
Extracting metals and equilibria
Groups in the periodic table
Rates of reaction and energy changes
Fuels and Earth science
Physics
Key concepts of physics
Motion and forces
Conservation of energy
Waves
Light and the electromagnetic spectrum
Radioactivity
Energy – forces doing work
Forces and their effects
Electricity and circuits
Magnetism and the motor effect
Electromagnetic induction
Particle model
Forces and matter
| Assessment | Format | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology 1 | Written exam | 1h 10m | 60 marks | 16.7% |
| Biology 2 | Written exam | 1h 10m | 60 marks | 16.7% |
| Chemistry 1 | Written exam | 1h 10m | 60 marks | 16.7% |
| Chemistry 2 | Written exam | 1h 10m | 60 marks | 16.7% |
| Physics 1 | Written exam | 1h 10m | 60 marks | 16.7% |
| Physics 2 | Written exam | 1h 10m | 60 marks | 16.7% |
Edexcel GCSE Combined Science builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:
