MSU-SASE Science Review: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science
MSU-SASE Science Review: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science
MSU doesn't publish how many science items the SASE has or how they're split. Past takers describe senior high–level science across the main branches, so cover all four below. If you're applying for engineering or a science programme, physics and chemistry deserve extra time.
Biology
- Cells: organelles, membrane transport, mitosis and meiosis
- Photosynthesis and cellular respiration
- Genetics: Punnett squares, DNA basics
- Human body systems
- Ecology: food webs, energy flow, nutrient cycles
Chemistry
- Matter and its properties; mixtures and separation
- Atomic structure and the periodic table
- Chemical bonding and naming compounds
- Balancing equations and basic stoichiometry
- Acids, bases and pH
Physics
- Motion: speed, velocity, acceleration
- Newton's laws and forces
- Work, energy and power
- Waves, sound and light
- Electricity: Ohm's law and simple circuits
Earth and space science
- Earth's layers, plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes
- Weather, climate and the water cycle
- The solar system; day and night, seasons and Moon phases
A four-week plan
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Biology |
| 2 | Chemistry |
| 3 | Physics |
| 4 | Earth and space science; timed mixed science sets |
Keep an error log and re-do missed items each weekend. Grade 9–10 science textbooks are a good refresher if a topic feels unfamiliar.
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What to read next
The MSU-SASE pillar guide covers the full review. The math review pairs with this one.
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