IGCSE Biology
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Distance
Learn all about biology and get more professional opportunities!
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Different dates available
If you would like to learn or increase your knowledge in the exciting area of biology, Emagister presents an ideal course for you. This is the International GCSE Biology Course, taught by the Home Study Zone.
This IGCSE biology distance learning course is perfect for anyone who wishes to gain a knowledge and understanding of human biology, organisms, evolution and the environment. The course gives you an in-depth analysis of the full Edexcel or CIE Biology specification that will help you achieve the IGCSE Biology rating. You will find this course highly valuable if you are looking to progress in A Level Biology, looking for a progression path for additional training while employed or simply want to study this subject as a hobby.
You will have the tutoring support for two years. All assignments are marked by one of our professional tutors who will provide comments frequently and guide you through your course. You will be provided with the phone number of your dedicated student support team that will be available for any other questions you may have when completing your course. You can be sure that you will have unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to fight or feel isolated during your studies.
Request more information about this interesting study program on the Emagister portal. The educational center will contact you as soon as possible.
This Edexcel IGCSE in Biology qualification comprises two externally assessed papers which can be sat in either January or June:
Biology Paper 1 Paper code: 4BI0/1B (66% of the total IGCSE marks)
Biology Paper 2 Paper code: 4BI0/2B (33% of the total IGCSE marks)
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About this course
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 2 years from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
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Subjects
- Animal Behaviour
- Biology
- Ecology
- Microbiology
- Animal Biology
- Cell Biology
- Advanced Biology
- Biology Science
- Bioscience
- Developmental Biology
- Life Science
- Neuroscience
- System Biology
- Skills and Training
- Biological molecules
- Enzymes
- Human Nutrition
- Infection
- Variation and Selection
- Inheritance
Course programme
Edexcel
This course covers the full Edexcel Biology specification meaning you will not require any further study resources.
The nature and variety of living organisms
- Characteristics of living organisms
- Variety of living organisms
Structures and functions in living organisms
- Levels of organisation
- Cell structure
- Biological molecules
- Movement of substances into and out of cells
- Nutrition
- Respiration
- Gas exchange
- Transport
- Excretion
- Coordination and response
Reproduction and inheritance
- Reproduction
- Inheritance
Ecology and the environment
- The organism in the environment
- Feeding relationships
- Cycles within ecosystems
- Human influences on the environment
Use of biological resources
- Food production
- Selective breeding
- Genetic modification (genetic engineering)
- Cloning
CIE
The CIE specification is as seen below.
Multiple-choice questions based on the following content:-
- Characteristics and classification of living organisms
- Organisation of the organism
- Movement in and out of cells
- Biological molecules
- Enzymes
- Plant nutrition
- Human nutrition
- Transport in plants
- Transport in animals
- Diseases and immunity
- Gas exchange in humans
- Respiration
- Excretion in humans
- Coordination and response
- Drugs
- Reproduction
- Inheritance
- Variation and selection
- Organisms and their environment
- Biotechnology and genetic engineering
- Human influences on ecosystems
IGCSE Biology