Cambridge International IGCSE Combined Science (0653) gives learners the opportunity to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics within a single qualification. The course develops scientific knowledge, practical investigation skills and an understanding of how science explains the world around us, making it an excellent choice for students seeking a broad science education.
Learners explore topics from all three sciences, including cells and living organisms, chemical reactions and the periodic table, forces, energy, electricity and waves. Practical work is an important part of the course, helping students develop experimental, analytical and problem-solving skills while learning how to plan investigations, interpret data and evaluate scientific evidence.
This qualification provides a strong foundation for further study in science and supports progression to Cambridge International AS & A Level courses and other science-related qualifications. As a single award qualification, it covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics in one syllabus and awards one overall grade, rather than separate grades for each science.
This page contains a summary of the Cambridge (CIE) specification to support your revision. We are not affiliated with Cambridge. For the latest specification, please refer to the official syllabus.
Bookings open 13 November 2026.
| Entry or exam option | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard entry by 1 February 2027 | £250.00 |
| Late entry from 10 February 2027 | £375.00 |
| Very late entry from 8 April 2027 | £500.00 |
For entry enquiries from 2 to 9 February 2027, please contact York Exam Centre to confirm whether we can accept your entry and which fee applies.
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