GCSE Biology (OCR Gateway)
GCSE
In Barrow-In-Furness
Description
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Type
GCSE
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Location
Barrow-in-furness
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Duration
1 Year
The course consists of 6 modules, 3 of which will be examined in January and the remaining 3 in June; this will account for 66% of the marks. Examination papers are 1 hour long and require short answers to questions. The remaining 34% will be gained from satisfactory completion of set practical exercises and from writing an extended essay on a scientific news report. It will be possible to.
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About this course
Grade D or above in a GCSE Science or Biology course.
In exceptional cases e.g. mature students, a lower grade may be considered suitable for entry.
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GCSE Biology (OCR Gateway)
Entry Requirements
Grade D or above in a GCSE Science or Biology course.
In exceptional cases e.g. mature students, a lower grade may be considered suitable for entry.
About the Course
The course consists of 6 modules, 3 of which will be examined in January and the remaining 3 in June; this will account for 66% of the marks. Examination papers are 1 hour long and require short answers to questions. The remaining 34% will be gained from satisfactory completion of set practical exercises and from writing an extended essay on a scientific news report.
It will be possible to resit each module once to gain higher marks.
The six modules are:
Understanding Ourselves - diet, health, disease, senses and inheritance.
Understanding our Environment - food chains, evolution, population studies.
Living & Growing - cells & cell division, development.
It's a Green World - functioning of green plants, agriculture.
The Living Body - human biology
Beyond the Microscope - bacteria, disease, enzymes, biotechnology.
The course will allow candidates to develop their interest in Biology and successful completion will provide a science qualification for entry to many careers, including Nursing and Teaching, and progression to AS Biology.
*Available to students on Level 3 programmes of study.
GCSE Biology (OCR Gateway)