The term triple science is sometimes used in the English school curriculum context to refer to a course taken by 14-16 year old learners that includes biology, chemistry and physics as three distinct examination subjects. The term 'separate sciences' is sometimes used synonymously. Triple science is contrasted against 'double science' which describes the standard science curriculum content at this age. Students taking triple science cover all the 'double science' material, plus additional topics in each discipline. Schools have differed in their policies regarding triple science: in particlular
- whether the option should be open to all students who wish to choose it or just those considered especally strong in science; and
- whether triple science should be taught in the same amount of time as double science or be given more timetable sessions.
Students following the course will be separately graded in the biology, chemistry and physics components.
