2024 O level combined Science syllabus update in Singapore: What you need to know

The O Level Combined Science syllabus in Singapore has recently undergone significant changes to align with the evolving needs of students and the advancements in scientific knowledge. These changes aim to provide a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge in the field of science.

Now let's examine the syllabi from both 2023 and 2024, side by side, to give you an insight into the evolving nature of the curriculum.

Understanding the changes in Physics Syllabus

2023 Syllabus	2024 Syllabus
Measurements - Physical quantities - Units - Measurements	Measurements - Physical quantities - Units - Measurements
Newtonian Mechanics - Kinematics - Dynamics - Mass, Weight, and Density - Turning Effects of Forces - Pressure - Energy, Work, and Power	Newtonian Mechanics - Kinematics - Force and Pressure - Dynamics - Turning Effects of Forces - Energy
Thermal Physics - Kinetic Model of Matter - Transfer of Thermal Energy - Thermal Properties of Matter	Thermal Physics - Kinetic Particle Model of Matter - Thermal Processes
Waves - General Wave Properties - Light - Electromagnetic Spectrum - Sound	Waves - General Wave Properties - Electromagnetic Spectrum - Light
Electricity and Magnetism - Static Electricity - Current of Electricity - D. C. Circuits - Practical Electricity - Magnetism and Electromagnetism	Electricity and Magnetism - Electric charge and Current of Electricity - D. C. Circuits - Practical Electricity - Magnetism and Electromagnetism
	Radioactivity - Radioactivity

Navigating the revised Chemistry syllabus

2023 Syllabus	2024 Syllabus
Experimental Chemistry - Experimental Chemistry	Matter - Structures and Properties - Experimental Chemistry - The Particulate Nature of Matter - Chemical Bonding and Structure
Atomic Structure and Stoichiometry - The Particulate Nature of Matter - Formulae, Stoichiometry and the Mole Concept	Chemical Reactions - Chemical Calculations - Acid-Base Chemistry - Qualitative Analysis - Redox Chemistry - Patterns in the Periodic Table - Chemical Energetics - Rate of Reactions
Chemistry of Reactions - Energy Changes - Chemical Reactions - Acids, Bases, and Salts	Chemistry in a Sustainable World - Organic Chemistry - Maintaining Air Quality
Periodicity - The periodic Table - Metals
Atmosphere - Air
Organic Chemistry - Organic Chemistry

Exploring the updated Biology curriculum

2023 Syllabus	2024 Syllabus
Principles of Biology - Cell Structure and Organisation - Movement of Substances - Biological Molecules	Cells and the Chemistry of Life - Cell Structure and Organisation - Movement of Substances - Biological Molecules
Maintenance and Regulation of Life Processes - Nutrition in Humans - Nutrition in Plants - Transport in Flowering Plants - Transport in Humans - Respiration in Humans - Co-ordination and Response in Humans	The Human Body - Maintaining Life - Nutrition in Humans - Transport in Humans - Respiration in Humans - Infectious Diseases in Humans
Continuity of Life - Reproduction - Molecular Genetics - Inheritance	Living Together - Plants, Animals, and Ecosystems - Nutrition and Transport in Flowering Plants - Organisms and their Environment
Man and His Environment - Organisms and their Environment	Continuity of Life - Molecular Genetics - Reproduction in Humans - Inheritance

In conclusion, the 2024 O-Level Combined Science syllabus update in Singapore brings significant changes that students and educators need to be aware of. The revised syllabus aims to provide a more holistic and comprehensive understanding of scientific concepts and principles, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and apply scientific knowledge to real-life situations.