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GCSE Science Exam
GCSE Science Exam
Resit Science GCSE with Pass. Book your GCSE science resit exam, study with the online course and sit Edexcel IGCSE Science or AQA GCSE Science at a Pass centre.
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Fast-Track GCSE Science Resit. Retake your GCSE Science in as little as a few months at a Pass-approved exam centre near you.
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Fully-Regulated GCSE Science Exam. Sit an Edexcel IGCSE science exam or AQA GCSE science exam that is open to private candidates, adult learners and resit students.
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Market-Leading GCSE Science Course. Prepare for biology, chemistry and physics with video tutorials or practice questions and mock exams.
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Low Cost Guaranteed, No Hidden Fees. Book your GCSE Science exam with clear pricing and support from Pass from registration to results.
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How does the GCSE Science exam process work?
Need to book a GCSE science exam or plan a resit science GCSE? Pass keeps the process clear from the first enquiry through to exam day. We will help you understand the options, choose between Edexcel IGCSE or AQA Science, the Single Award and Double Award, the Foundation or Higher Tier, and get your booking moving.
GCSE science resit exams are available in the summer series, with your papers taken in person at a local Pass exam centre. Before sitting your papers, JCQ's written exam guidance explains the conduct rules candidates are expected to follow on exam day. The qualification is open to external candidates aged 16 and over, and Pass manages the exam arrangements for you. For a wider overview of private candidate entries across subjects, Pass's GCSE exam booking page explains how GCSE exam booking works.
Speak to our GCSE exam team today and we will talk through the right route for your circumstances, including exam only and Exam + Course options where available.
Reserve your place
Choose your GCSE science exam date and qualification option, then complete your booking online.
Prepare to Pass
Use the Pass GCSE Science Course to build confidence across biology, chemistry and physics.
Take your exam
Pass will confirm your exam venue, paper dates and key instructions before you sit the papers.
Receive your results
Your exam centre will release your science results on the relevant national results day.
Take the next step in your career
Use your science qualification to support college, university, apprenticeships or career progression.
Fast-Track GCSE Science Qualification
Prepare for your GCSE science exam without returning to school. Pass can help you work towards your science qualification in a shorter timeframe than a standard two-year route.
Fully-Regulated GCSE Science Exam
The Edexcel IGCSE Science and AQA GCSE Science qualifications are recognised in the UK and are available to private candidates, resit learners and adult learners through Pass.
Market-Leading GCSE Science Course
Add the GCSE science course to support your revision with clear explanations, topic practice, marked mocks and progress tracking across the key science areas.
Low Cost Guaranteed, No Hidden Fees
Pass provides clear GCSE science pricing, with the exam entry and official certification covered in the service you select at checkout.
1 Reserve your place
Choose your exam series, qualification type and exam option, then complete your booking through checkout. Pass will use this information to arrange your GCSE science resit at a suitable Pass-approved exam centre.
GCSE Science Details
Edexcel International GCSE Science and AQA GCSE Science qualifications available for private candidates.
Choose Single Award Science (4SS0) or Double Award Science (4SD0) for Edexcel IGCSE, and from Foundation Tier (8464F) and Higher Tier (8464H) for AQA GCSE.
The Edexcel IGCSE specification requires no assessed practical endorsement.
Select the Exam + Course option to prepare with structured online support for either specification.
Flexible Exam booking
Flexible Exam Series, giving you the freedom to decide on your exam series when you feel ready
*Your booking will remain valid up to and including the equivalent exam series two years later. For example, any booking made before the end of the Summer 2026 exam series can be used to sit an exam in any available series up to and including Summer 2028.
The single award can't be sat in November - it can only be sat in the summer series.
Late fees may apply depending on when you confirm your chosen exam series. Please see our T&Cs for full details.
2 The Number 1 GCSE Science Course
Initial Assessment
Start by checking your current level across core science topics, so your revision begins in the right place.
Personal Learning Plan
Identify the biology, chemistry and physics areas that need the most focus before your GCSE science exam.
Continue Learning
Work through revision slides and practice questions to build knowledge topic by topic. Video tutorials are also available on the Edexcel IGCSE course.
Instantly Marked Mock Exams
Use mock exams and marked answers to improve your exam technique before sitting your final science papers.
3 Take your exam
Before exam day, Pass will send the confirmed time, location and key instructions for each science paper. You will attend your allocated Pass centre in person and sit the papers under standard exam conditions.
Exam Information
Exam taken in person at a centre local to you.
Calculators may be used in the Edexcel IGCSE Science and AQA GCSE Science papers.
No practical assessment is required for the Edexcel IGCSE Science route.
GCSE science exam dates can be found below.
4 Receive your results
GCSE results are published on a nationally confirmed date each year: for summer sittings this is typically the third Thursday in August, when grades go live across all subjects and exam boards simultaneously.
As a private candidate sitting GCSE Science, your results will be released through your exam centre. It is worth checking with them before results day to find out how they handle this, as it varies: some centres require collection in person, while others will send results by email or post.
5 Take the next step. It all starts with Pass.
Use your GCSE Science qualification to support progression into college, university, an apprenticeship, or a career where science knowledge is valued. If you are still comparing wider study routes, Pass's online GCSEs page gives a broader overview of flexible GCSE study and exam options.
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Initial Assessment
When you enrol on our online GCSE Science course, you'll start with a short Initial Assessment to establish the level you're currently working at across biology, chemistry and physics. This provides a quick and accurate snapshot of your existing science knowledge, giving you a clear picture of where you stand before diving into your revision.
The assessment covers a broad range of core GCSE science skills across all three disciplines, enabling the system to pinpoint your strengths and flag any areas that may need extra attention. By identifying these gaps early, the course can point you towards the most relevant starting topics and ensure your revision is focused where it will make the biggest difference.
Completing the Initial Assessment means your GCSE Science learning journey gets off to the right start. Rather than spending time on topics you've already mastered, you can direct your efforts towards the areas where improvement will have the greatest impact, building knowledge and confidence as you work towards your GCSE Science exam.
GCSE Science Exam (Single Award) Information - Edexcel IGCSE (4SS0)
Single Award Science is made up of three papers covering biology, chemistry and physics. It is suited to learners who need one GCSE science qualification.
Paper 1 - Biology
Topics
Core biology content including living organisms, structures and functions, reproduction, inheritance, ecology and biological resources.
Format
A written paper with a mix of short, structured and longer-response questions. A calculator may be used in the examination.
Paper 2 - Chemistry
Topics
Core chemistry content including principles of chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and organic chemistry.
Format
A written paper with a mix of short, structured and longer-response questions. A calculator may be used in the examination.
Paper 3 - Physics
Topics
Core physics content including forces, electricity, waves, energy, gases, magnetism, radioactivity and astrophysics.
Format
A written paper with a mix of short, structured and longer-response questions. A calculator may be used in the examination.
GCSE Science Exam (Double Award) Information - Edexcel IGCSE (4SD0)
Double Award Science covers biology, chemistry and physics in greater depth, with three longer papers and a qualification worth two GCSEs.
Paper 1 - Biology
Topics
Biology content including living organisms, cells and body systems, reproduction, inheritance, ecology and biological resources.
Format
A written paper with a mix of short, structured and longer-response questions. A calculator may be used in the examination.
Paper 2 - Chemistry
Topics
Chemistry content including principles of chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and organic chemistry.
Format
A written paper with a mix of short, structured and longer-response questions. A calculator may be used in the examination.
Paper 3 - Physics
Topics
Physics content including forces, electricity, waves, energy transfers, gases, magnetism, radioactivity and astrophysics.
Format
A written paper with a mix of short, structured and longer-response questions. A calculator may be used in the examination.
GCSE Science Exam Information - AQA Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)
Combined Science: Trilogy is made up of six papers covering biology, chemistry and physics. It is suited to learners who need one qualification worth two GCSEs.
Biology Paper 1
Topics
Cell biology, organisation, infection and response, and bioenergetics – the core biology topics for this paper.
Format
A written paper with multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response questions. Foundation and Higher Tier.
Chemistry Paper 1
Topics
Atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding and structure, quantitative chemistry, and chemical and energy changes.
Format
A written paper with multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response questions. Foundation and Higher Tier.
Physics Paper 1
Topics
Energy, electricity, the particle model of matter, and atomic structure – the foundation physics topics for this paper.
Format
A written paper with multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response questions. Foundation and Higher Tier.
Biology Paper 2
Topics
Homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution, and ecology – how organisms adapt and survive.
Format
A written paper with multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response questions. Foundation and Higher Tier.
Chemistry Paper 2
Topics
The rate and extent of chemical change, organic chemistry, chemical analysis, and the atmosphere and Earth's resources.
Format
A written paper with multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response questions. Foundation and Higher Tier.
Physics Paper 2
Topics
Forces, waves, and magnetism and electromagnetism – the mechanics and wave-based physics topics for this paper.
Format
A written paper with multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response questions. Foundation and Higher Tier.
No assessed practical component required for Edexcel IGCSE Science
The Edexcel IGCSE Science route offered through Pass does not require candidates to complete a separate practical endorsement. Practical understanding can still be assessed through written exam questions, so revision should include the required practical skills and scientific method content.
GCSE Science Exam Dates (IGCSE Single Award)
Summer 2027
| DATE | TIME | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1B - Biology | Thursday 10th June | Morning | 1h 10m |
| Paper 1C - Chemistry | Tuesday 15th June | Morning | 1h 10m |
| Paper 1P - Physics | Friday 18th June | Morning | 1h 10m |
Paper 1B - Biology
Paper 1C - Chemistry
Paper 1P - Physics
GCSE Science Exam Dates (IGCSE Double Award)
Summer 2027
| DATE | TIME | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1B - Biology | Tuesday 11th May | Morning | 2h |
| Paper 1C - Chemistry | Wednesday 19th May | Afternoon | 2h |
| Paper 1P - Physics | Tuesday 25th May | Morning | 2h |
Paper 1B - Biology
Paper 1C - Chemistry
Paper 1P - Physics
GCSE Science Exam Dates (AQA Combined Science: Trilogy)
Summer 2027
| DATE | TIME | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Paper 1 (F/H) | Tuesday 11th May | Morning | 1h 15m |
| Chemistry Paper 1 (F/H) | Monday 17th May | Morning | 1h 15m |
| Physics Paper 1 (F/H) | Tuesday 25th May | Morning | 1h 15m |
| Biology Paper 2 (F/H) | Thursday 10th June | Morning | 1h 15m |
| Chemistry Paper 2 (F/H) | Tuesday 15th June | Morning | 1h 15m |
| Physics Paper 2 (F/H) | Friday 18th June | Morning | 1h 15m |
Biology Paper 1
Chemistry Paper 1
Physics Paper 1
Biology Paper 2
Chemistry Paper 2
Physics Paper 2
GCSE Science Exam Dates (IGCSE Double Award)
November 2026
| DATE | TIME | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1B (Biology) | Monday 2 November | Morning | 2h |
| Paper 1C (Chemistry) | Monday 9 November | Morning | 2h |
| Paper 1P (Physics) | Wednesday 11 November | Morning | 2h |
Paper 1B (Biology)
Paper 1C (Chemistry)
Paper 1P (Physics)
FAQs
Can I retake GCSE Science?
Yes. Pass can help you retake GCSE Science as a private candidate through either the Edexcel International GCSE or AQA GCSE route. You can book Single Award or Double Award with the Edexcel IGCSE and Foundation or Higher with the AQA GCSE, depending on the qualification you need.
Can I resit science GCSE as a private candidate?
Yes. GCSE resits can be arranged for private candidates aged 16 and over. Pass will guide you through the booking and arrange your place at a suitable Pass exam centre.
When can I sit a GCSE Science exam?
The IGCSE Science exam is offered in both the Summer and November series, while the GCSE Science exam is offered in Summer only. Both exam boards have separate dates for the biology, chemistry and physics papers. Pass will confirm the exact dates for your chosen qualification before your booking is finalised.
Can I take a GCSE Science exam online?
No. GCSE Science exams are not taken online because they must be sat in person under exam conditions. Pass can still support your preparation for your GCSEs online through the GCSE Science course, while your papers are completed at an in-person exam centre.
Is there a GCSE Science resit option for adults?
Yes. Adult learners can book a GCSE science resit with Pass as private candidates. This route is suitable if you need science for college, university, teacher training, healthcare pathways or career progression.
Which exam boards do you offer?
Pass offers both Edexcel International GCSE Science and the AQA GCSE Science. The available options are Single Award Science (4SS0), Double Award Science (4SD0), Foundation Tier Science (8464) and Higher Tier Science (8464).
What is the pass mark for the GCSE Science exam?
Pass marks vary each year because grade boundaries are set by the exam board after papers have been marked. Pass will help you understand the qualification structure, but the final grade boundary is confirmed by Edexcel or AQA.
Where will I sit my exam?
Your exam will be sat in person at a Pass-approved exam centre. Once your booking is in progress, Pass will confirm the venue details and any key instructions for your papers.
What is a fast-track GCSE Science qualification?
A fast-track GCSE Science qualification means preparing for and sitting your exam in a shorter timeframe than a traditional school route. Many learners use this route when they need a recognised science qualification quickly.
Can I access free revision materials?
Yes. Pass can direct learners to free GCSE Science revision materials, and the Exam + Course option gives structured online support with detailed lessons, practice questions and mock exams.
Is there a practical component?
No separate practical endorsement is required for the Edexcel IGCSE Science qualification. Practical skills and scientific method can still be assessed through written questions in the exam papers. The AQA GCSE qualification does require a practical component. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
What is the difference between Single Award and Double Award Science?
Single Award Science gives one GCSE science qualification and has three shorter papers. Double Award Science is worth two GCSEs and has three longer papers covering biology, chemistry and physics in more depth.
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