Triple Award Science
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In the United Kingdom, Triple Award Science, unlike Single Award Science and Double Award Science, is not combined GCSE study of science - rather, the term is a short-hand reference to individual GCSE subjects in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. For example, if one studies Double Award Science, on their GCSE certificate, they will be credited with two GCSEs in Double Award Science. If they study what is commonly referred to as Triple Award Science, however, they will get one GCSE in Biology, one in Chemistry and one in Physics.
This is a pupil's best bet if he or she is intending to study a scientific subject beyond GCSE, as it is obviously the most in-depth method of learning about the subject. It is no longer possible to study a science subject of your choice at GCSE; you must choose either combined science (either single award or double award) or all three main sciences.
In the UK, it is compulsory to study Science (choose between Triple, Double or Single award) along with English (lit. and Lang.), Mathematics (you can do an Entry Level Qualification, if GCSE is unsuitable), and also, in Wales, Welsh (although some schools GCSE qualification is optional).
There is a new science curriculam which began in September 2007 called 21st Century Science. This subject can still be studied with the Triple Award, and involves the modern aspects and impacts of science today. It has been criticised by many as being less rigorous.
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