GCSE Biology

Course Team Leader: Norris, Adrienne

Course Level: Level 2

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Science, Maths & Humanities

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: No specific qualifications are needed for entry, but you should seek advice and guidance from the course tutor

Study Hours: 2,75
Nº of Weeks:35

Additional Enrolment Info: You should seek advice and guidance from the course tutor.

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: Progression to advanced science courses (Advanced GCE) or BTEC National Diploma (for suitably qualified candidates)

Careers Progression: This course enables learners to progress on to an A level programme or a PGCE or other university programmes requiring a science at level 2.

Course Description:
To provide an understanding of the key concepts in Biology. This could prepare you to study for an A-Level in Biology or provide the qualification in Science you need for employment or further education.

Description Breakdown:
The three modules encompass life processes, human physiology, health and fitness, genetics, evolution and ecology.

Assessed course work will be completed at the end of Term 1
There will be a variety of practical work throughout the course

Assessment is based on 80% exam and 20% coursework
.

Assessment Description: Exams

Nº Places Available: 40

Qualification: GCSE Biology

Tuition Fees: 289
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 45
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 334

Additional Costs: It is recommended you buy a course text book and revision book, details of which will be given out in the first session.

Additional Costs Total: 0

Days Times: Wednesday