IGCSE Biology Course
Course
Distance
Description
-
Type
Course
-
Methodology
Distance Learning
-
Duration
1 Year
This IGCSE Online Biology Home Study course is designed to help meet the needs of those who want an introduction to this challenging subject either with a view to further study at A Level or simply to supplement a portfolio of IGCSE/GCSE subjects. This qualification will provide you with a broad introduction to the key components of this exciting and challenging field.
Objectives of the IGCSE Biology Course
The Edexcel IGCSE in Biology enables students to:
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
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Key Topics
The course is designed to match the Exexcel 4BI0 specification and is divided into five modules, as follows:
Module 1: Cells and Organisms
Module 2: Plant and Animal Physiology A
Module 3: Plant and Animal Physiology B
Module 4: Inheritance
Module 5: Ecology and Food Production
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Biology and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
Edexcel international GCSE in Biology (4BI0)
Reviews
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 16 years
Subjects
- Inheritance
- Physiology
- Ecology
- Nutrition
- Human Nutrition
- Genetic engineering
- Biology
- Cellular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Animal Biology
- Plant Biology
Teachers and trainers (1)
Support Advisor
Support Advisor
Course programme
IGCSE Biology course
How is the course structured? The IGCSE Biology course is divided into five comprehensive modules:
Module 1: Cells and Organisms
- Cells, Organisms, and the Variety of Life
- Movement of Substances into and out of Cells
- TMA A
- Investigative Skills A: Design
- Respiration and Enzymes
- TMA B
- Investigative Skills B: Carrying Out
Module 2: Plant and Animal Physiology A
- Human Nutrition
- TMA C
- Investigative Skills C: Interpreting
- Photosynthesis
- TMA D
- Transport in Plants and Animals
- Gas Exchange in Plants and
- Animals
- TMA E
Module 3: Plant and Animal Physiology B
- Homeostasis and Excretion
- The Human Nervous System
- TMA F
- Hormones in Plants and Animals
- Human Reproduction
- TMA G
- Reproduction in Plants
Module 4: Inheritance
- Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
- TMA H
- Cell Division
- Genes and Inheritance
- TMA I
- Natural and Artificial Selection
- Genetic Engineering and Cloning
- TMA J
Module 5: Ecology and Food Production
- Ecosystems
- Human Impact on the Environment
- TMA K
- Food Production
- TMA L : Mock Exam
IGCSE Biology Course