IGCSE Science

How do they work out the overall percentages equalling the grades? or do the take the grades from the three sections (Multiple Choice, Alternate to practical and extended theory) and balance them out eg if you got a C+B+A you would get a B? Because i recently did a set of practice papers and got 59% overall out of the 100% combining the t...

Biology IGCSE Question, any help? :)

I am currently studying additional science (double award) IGCSE, but im struggling so much in chemistry so i am going to drop it and just do biology & physics. I was wondering what the difference is between the three single core subjects & the additional? is it more work? is it harder? hope this makes sense, thanks:)...

IGCSE physics double science mark scheme help!

im doing a igcse physics double science paper now and i dont understand what ORA means!!!! someone help please!!!!! and how do u revise for physics??...

CIE co ordinted science

Hi guys, anyone do the cie igcse co-ordinated science paper 3 today? How did you find it?...

What A-levels can I do with these grades?

Hey guys. History - ?? (Control Assessment A*/A) {Doing now} Art - B/A {Doing now} English - D (Resitting to get C) Maths - C (Wouldn't let me do it again ) Science - C (Wouldn't let me do it again) (260/400) Additional Science - B (288/400) Business Studies Level 1 BTEC (D*) iGcse English - (Assessment components - C (Band 1) (Core) iGcs...

Sixth form got a D in IGCSE English

Hey guys I'm an international student, I did IGCSE English last year and I got a D which is not great, but I got a B in IGCSE ESL and a 6.5 in Ielts. Can I still get into good universities? Because most of them accept ielts6.5, but they still require you a C or above in English language, so it's kind of confusing.

IGCSE/GCSE results

Hi everyone, i was just wondering if anyone knew what information we got back when we get our results in the summer? I do a mix of edexcel igcse, cie igcse, ocr and aqa so if anyone knows about any of them then thanks!...

Blinded by science

What does science really do? Science finds something (whatever it may be) and labels it, very often to state functionality of such. Science usually comes from some sort of atheistic viewpoint, based on calculations and mathematics, raw logic. Can one really state, science is real (I'm not saying science doesn't exist, I am questioning you...

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SQL / VBScript / Intelligent Algorithm to find sum combinations quickly

Am trying to list out all the possible sequential (continuous and forward direction only) sum combinations , within the same subject. Listing out the row_id and the number of rows involved in the sum. Sample : Input (Source Table :) DLID Subject Total 1 Science 70 2 Science 70 3 Science 70 4 Science 70 5 Maths 80 6 Maths 80 7 Engli...

Edexcel IGCSE Physics

Hi Guys I was wondering if anyone knows what topics are going to be on the two hour (single science) exam paper 1 the code is 4PH0! Any help is useful Thank you...

PGCE application entry requirements

Ok so I need GCSEs in English, maths and Science. Would IGCSE, BTEC or OCR National Science count as GCSE? For A-level requirements would BTEC Level 3 count? Thanks for your help. Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place.

healthcare science?!

Hey guys, I applied and got accepted to study biomedical science at Cardiff met. Although yesterday got an email allowing me to switch to a new course 'healthcare science' which is COMPLETELY FREE! although this seems as if i would be restricted to only work in the NHS. plus i was wondering, if i make the switch, can i keep biomedical sci...

Secondary Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A!

Hey guys!! :) I'm currently doing the Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A qualification (and the Further Pure Mathematics one urgh). I was wondering if the Edexcel IGCSE Maths A papers are generally difficult? I mean I'm finding them pretty easy, well the past papers, but I was wondering if the trend continues. Also, does anyone know the grade bo...

Anyone doing the English First Language IGCSE this summer?

Is anyone doing the English First Language IGCSE (Exam board: Cambridge International Examinations) this summer? I am because I started my English Language GCSE in yr 9 and completed it last yr and got a C and am now doing a one yr IGCSE to get a B or an A. If you are doing it, how are you revising for it as I have no clue on what to do f...

What subject can I combine with BTEC Medical Science?

I have chosen ICT and Health and Social Care but I am thinking to take biology as I want to become a Orthoptist or ODP. Orthoptist Course wants A level Biology or BTEC Applied Science with AS Level Biology, I am so confused, I am doing BTEC Science and achieving Distinction/Distinction*, PLEASE HELP ME WHAT I SHALL DO OR SHOULD I PICK ENG...

GCSE Chemistry and Biology not in offer

So basically I'm sitting iGCSE biology and chemistry this year, I said this clearly on my application. This course requires GCSE chemistry, so since it hasn't been mentioned in my offer, below, do I still need the GCSE? Ps, I already have GCSE Maths and English. Quote: Dear Mr X Congratulations; University of Ulster has asked us to tell...

Sport Science Vs Sport Therapy

Hello all. This year my application got complicated, as I realized that the courses I was previously interested, do not look attractive to me anymore. Initially I was drawn to BSc Sport Therapy because it has much more anatomy and physiology involved than BSc Sport Science. But once I went to an open day I realized that a degree in Sport...

healthcare science switch?

Hey guys, I applied and got accepted to study biomedical science at Cardiff met. Although yesterday got an email allowing me to switch to a new course 'healthcare science' which is COMPLETELY FREE! although this seems as if i would be restricted to only work in the NHS. plus i was wondering, if i make the switch, can i keep biomedical sci...

Career and degree advice!

Hi, I wasn't sure where to post this so I thought here might be a good start? So I'm not entirely set on what I want to do with my life, but I've always seen myself ending up in some sort of science related career. I not so long ago decided I wanted to become a cosmetic scientist, and so applied for a degree in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic...

Sixth form Self-Studying IGCSE Student In Need Of Assistance

Hi Everyone....I am resitting for my IGCSE Exams again this year and I want to take up a new subject, history.......problem is I really don't know what books to buy or get even when I am looking at the IGCSE Book resource list on their cie.org website. So can anyone please please please help me by suggesting or telling me what are the nam...

How did you find the CIE Igcse Co-ordinated Science Paper 6 exam today? May 9th 2013

How did you find this practical exam? May 9th 2013, I found it so weird and most people think they did terribly!...

Biology -IGCSE

Help !!! I am writing Biology IGCSE and I have no idea what sections i have to study for the june exams !!!!??? please help.Thank you !!!...

Biomedical science!

I am in yr 12 and studying biology, psychology, sociology and english literature. I would like to study biomedical science at university as I have a passion for biology. I just wanted to ask a few Qs... Do I need chemistry to study biomedical science at uni? What are the job prospects with a degree in biomedical science and approx salary?...

Need help... I'm lost

Hi, Regarding Imperial College, is their MSc Computing Science course considered as a "simple" conversion course? In other words, would it lead to the same job opportunities as the MSc Computing (Specialist) courses or not? I am asking because I'm not sure which one I should apply for. I am an Electrical Engineering student. I would proba...

Computer science or Natural sciences

I really cant decided between applying for computer science or natural science when the time comes,while I love computer science Im also fascinated by some of the physical sciences. There arent that many natural science courses and even fewer seem incorporate natural science into them.please can someone give me some tips and info to help...

No science GCSE's? At a disadvantage?

Sorry if this is too long! Hi, I got a D in the first GCSE exam in year 10 and we wasn't allowed to retake, so I was hoping to boost it up with the coursework but we wasn't even given the chance to finish the coursework because the head of science decided to put our class on the BTEC course. This was done without any parent consultation,...

Secondary IGCSE Maths 2013

Just wondering if anybody else had taken their IGCSE maths paper 2 (CIE) and if so what did you think of it? :D...

is Bournemouth university good for sportSos?

I am hoping to be accepted for a BSc Clinical Exercise Science and the course seems very interesting, as it is orientated more for rehabilitation and has work experience mixed in between all the years, which can become a distinct advantage later on in the future. So guys, in your opinion is Bournemouth good for sport science and can be pl...

Triple Science Quandary

Hi. My school has just informed me that I have two choices for Science next year. The first is to do additional next year, finishing y11 with two Science GCSEs. The second is to do triple next year but I would have to do 9 exams in the summer, 6 of which I have done, and redo all coursework. I have no idea why. My problem is that in all 5...

Help with AS Level Choices!

Hello I would really liek some advice on my AS level choices, which are currently English literature, biology, geography and history. I am not quite sure what area of work or study I definitely want to go down, so I have tried to keep my options open. My question is: is it pointless only having one science? If I chose the science route, i...

Denise S.'s Review of Liberty Science Center - Jersey City (5/5) on Yelp

Science is cool. The science center is three floors of science wonders. There is even a deadly and creepy animal exhibit with snakes and cockroaches poisonous snakes and more. The have daily…...

IGCSE Edexcel English Lang/Lit

I'll be sitting for the IGCSE Edexcel Language and Lit papers this summer and I wondered if anyone had any notes on Section A, B or C? If anyone is interested, I could upload some of my own notes and we could share information.

Edexcel Chemistry IGCSE resits?

Hello, I'm new to this board, I am due to sit my Chemistry IGCSE in May and June and I am really not confidant for a number of reasons for the May Exam. Does anyone know if it is possible to do resits late in the year for these exams? Thank you...

Hi! Getting into Biomedical Science with a BTEC level 3 extended qualification?

I was just wondering if you are, or know anybody that has previously been given offers to study BioMedical science with a btec qualification? I am currently studying BTEC level 3 extended diploma in Health Science (equivalent to 3 a levels, hoping to get distinction*'s) and just finished a work placement at the NHS Blood and Transplant. W...

A Level Options Advice F. Maths vs Science vs French

Hi. I'm in Year 10 and my school is offering an options taster afternoon this July, which has got me thinking about A-level options. I don't know what I want to do explicitly, but I do know I want to work in the Science/Finance industry, preferrably with a language under my belt. We get to try out 6 subjects with a reserve, but when it co...

Is it possible to attend for IGCSE Additional Maths(606) & Maths(580)@ the same time

Guys, I wanted to know if I CIE would let me take Add maths and Maths at the same session. I wanna take these two subjects on May/June 2013. Also I'd like to take IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences, even though I'm appearing for Physics, Chem and Bio. But my exam officer is too lazy to do anything. She just wants me to take the usual subjects. S...

Ugly friends lift male's mating chances

Julian, when are we going for a pint......whom should we bring with, so you can score too? › News in Science (ABC Science) (http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/ 2013/02/13/3689298.htm)...

In GCSE Core Science, can you get two grades?

Hi, I would like to know if you can get two science grades in core science. Say if I got a B in core science and I did additanal science in year 11 would I get two grades. I am not doing BTEC. (so if I did core and additional science would I get two grades). Thanks to who contributes :).

University of Leeds Interdisciplinary Science Foundation Degree timetable work hours

on average how many compulsory work hours are there i the Interdisciplinary science foundation at leeds? for example; -4 lectures 5 hours -8 class based lessons 8 hours total 13 hours a week...