IGCSE Biology Course – Edexcel

GCSE

Distance

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Description

  • Type

    GCSE

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

AQA Syllabus

This course and its materials are written and developed to closely match the curriculum content of syllabus and will provide you with the information and support you’ll need to take the exams with confidence. The materials and accompanying exercises provided will help you to develop the necessary knowledge and confidence to successfully attempt the exams. The key parts of the course which are important in every aspect are planning your studies and practice assessments.

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Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Acquire knowledge and understanding of biological facts, concepts and principles
Develop an appreciation of the significance of biological facts, concepts and principles and the skills needed for their use in new and changing situations
Appreciate the importance of accurate experimental work to scientific method and reporting
Form hypotheses and design experiments to test them
Sustain and develop an enjoyment of, and interest in, the study of living organisms
Evaluate, in terms of their biological knowledge and understanding, the benefits and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments, including those related to social, environmental and economic issues.

Aimed at students looking to enter higher education.
Aimed at students looking to further their interest in this specific area or those looking to gain UCAS points for UNI.

Students are recommended to posses the ability to read and write english to GCSE standards, Mathematics knowledge also to GCSE level and be over 16 years of age.

Students are able to enrol online at any time of the year. No specific enrolment dates.


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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Physical Education
  • Learning and Development
  • Learning Processes
  • Physics Chemistry
  • GCSE Physics
  • Learning assessment
  • Personal Development
  • A Level
  • Personal skills
  • Level 1

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Course programme

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 2 components of study in total as listed below.

Biology Paper 1 Paper code: 4BI1/1B

  • Section 1: The nature and variety of living organisms
  • Section 2: Structures and functions in living organisms
  • Section 3: Reproduction and inheritance
  • Section 4: Ecology and the environment
  • Section 5: Use of biological resources

Biology Paper 2 Paper code: 4BI0/2B

  • Section 1: The nature and variety of living organisms
  • Section 2: Structures and functions in living organisms
  • Section 3: Reproduction and inheritance
  • Section 4: Ecology and the environment
  • Section 5: Use of biological resources
Assessment

To achieve an IGCSE in Biology you will be assessed across the above sections. All sections will be assessed by 2 paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment details is provided below:

Paper: Biology Paper 1 4BI1/1B
Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 Hours
Assessed: 1-5 sections of the biology paper 1

Paper: Biology Paper 2 4BI1/2B
Type: Written examination
Duration: 1 HourAssessed: 1-5 sections of the biology paper 2

Additional information

Students have a maximum of one year to complete. Course duration approx. 700 hours.

IGCSE Biology Course – Edexcel

£ 425 VAT inc.