Chung Cheng High (Main)

[zac's mum]

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What science combinations is offered at sec 3?

Eg bio + physics + chemistry

Bio + chemistry?
Bio + physics?
Physics + chemistry?

Which science subject is compulsory at Sec 3/4 ?

Thanks!

As far as i know, Chemistry is the compulsory science subject for all schools. So there won’t be any bio + physics combi in any school.

[Funnymummy]

Oh thanks!! Didn’t know that chemistry is a compulsory subject now. Thanks for the information.

[junemum72]

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[phtthp]

Funnymummy\" post_id=\"2129409\" time=\"1708341481\" user_id=\"108534:

What science combinations is offered at sec 3?

Eg bio + physics + chemistry

Bio + chemistry?
Bio + physics?
Physics + chemistry?

Which science subject is compulsory at Sec 3/4 ?

Pure Chemistry, is compulsory.

Your son / daughter can take

Either

- Triple Sciences or

- Double Pure Sciences,

depending on how he (she) has fared at end of Sec 2, overall.

Since Chemistry Is compulsory, Double Sciences will mean taking

Either

Chem + Bio

OR


Chem + Physics.


There Is NO (Bio + Physics) combination.

Why ?

Because

Neither Physics nor Bio can stand alone by itself, without the presence of their partner (buddy) Chemistry.

Even in (at) A-level, Chemistry is still compulsory, if u fall under Science stream, in JCs.

But if u are an Arts student at JC (A level), no need to take Chemistry anymore.

[SG_KP1]

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But if u are an Arts student at JC (A level), no need to take Chemistry anymore.

With respect to the part in Bold, this isn't strictly true. Physics can stand on its own, with some combination of Math, F Math, or Computing (or a second Arts subject). I believe Bio has to be taken with Chem though, someone please correct if this is wrong.

For the O/SEC students, one can also take combined science (CCHM has added this via the post above). Likely, Chem is one of the compulsory Sciences here.

[phtthp]

Yes, u are correct.


Whether at Upper Secondary (3 & 4) or at Junior College (A-level), pure Bio cannot stand on its own. Pure Bio must be accompanied by Pure Chem, her buddy good friend, at all times.

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[00skyblue00]

phtthp\" post_id=\"2129448\" time=\"1708392040\" user_id=\"35251:

Pure Chemistry, is compulsory.

Your son / daughter can take

Either

- Triple Sciences or

- Double Pure Sciences,

depending on how he (she) has fared at end of Sec 2, overall.

Since Chemistry Is compulsory, Double Sciences will mean taking

Either

Chem + Bio

OR


Chem + Physics.


There Is NO (Bio + Physics) combination.

Why ?

Because

Neither Physics nor Bio can stand alone by itself, without the presence of their partner (buddy) Chemistry.

Even in (at) A-level, Chemistry is still compulsory, if u fall under Science stream, in JCs.

But if u are an Arts student at JC (A level), no need to take Chemistry anymore.

My understanding is Chem is not compulsory for A level Sci stream.
Chem is compulsory for express if qualify pure sciences in secondary schools. Correct me if I am wrong.

But I am not sure though, can one take Physics and Biology with Math in A level?
There is biomedical science or engineering in poly.

[zac's mum]

My understanding is that all secondary schools insist on chemistry (either pure or combined) being in their upper sec combinations, for the reason of opening up the most number of post-secondary options (or not closing off those options too early).


However, there is no MOE ruling that says a candidate MUST sit for the Chem papers during O levels. Chem is not a prerequisite for several jc and poly courses, although it is certainly a prerequisite for many of the popular ones.

Similarly, A level chem is not a prerequisite for several uni courses, although it is for the more popular ones. Hence i believe very few jcs are willing to offer Science stream combis that exclude chem.

[00skyblue00]

Chem being pre requisite for many uni courses, is this only applicable in SG? How abt overseas uni?