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GCSE reform: regulations for science

Proposed regulations and guidance for the design, delivery and award of new science GCSEs.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk

Detail

This consultation is about the rules and guidance we need to put in place for new GCSEs in science (biology, chemistry, physics and combined science). These rules will apply to the exam boards that want to offer new biology, chemistry, physics or combined science GCSEs from September 2016.

This consultation takes forward decisions made following our earlier consultations:

GCSE Reform Consultation – June 2013
Assessing practical work in GCSE science

It is part of Ofqual’s work supporting the government’s changes to GCSEs, AS and A levels.

Documents

GCSE Science: Consultation on Conditions and Guidanceapplication/pdf GCSE Science: Decisions on Conditions and Guidanceapplication/pdf Analysis of Responses to our Consultation on Conditions and Guidance for GCSE Scienceapplication/pdf