Why Study This Course?
Are you interested in Biology and want to study at GCSE level? This course is designed for you! GCSE Biology is often required for university courses, and is valued by many employers. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed, opening doors to further education and career opportunities. We’ll support you every step of the way.
You will achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You will improve your confidence in Biology with guidance from supportive tutors. You will also develop valuable study skills.
This course covers:
Topic 1 Cell Biology: Cell structure, Cell division, Transport in cells
Topic 2 Organisation: Principles of organisation, Animal tissues, organs and organ systems, Plant tissues, organs and systems
Topic 3 Infection and Response: Communicable diseases, Monoclonal antibodies (higher tier only), Plant disease
Topic 4 Bioenergetics: Photosynthesis, Respiration
Topic 5 Homeostasis and Response: Homeostasis, The human nervous system, Hormonal coordination in humans, Plant hormones
Topic 6 Inheritance, Variation and Evolution: Reproduction, Variation and evolution, The development of understanding of genetics and evolution, Classification of living organisms
Topic 7 Ecology: Adaptations, interdependence and competition, Organisation of an ecosystem, Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems, Trophic levels in an ecosystem, Food production
You will achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You will improve your confidence in Biology with guidance from supportive tutors. You will also develop valuable study skills.
Established skills at Level 2 Maths as a minimum
Established skills at Level 2 English as a minimum
Your assessment is through 2 exam papers, each lasting 1 hour 45 minutes, on nationally set days in May and June. Each paper is worth 50% of the marks. Paper 1 covers topics 1-4, and Paper 2 covers topics 5-7. GCSE Biology is an entry requirement for many Higher Education courses and is sought by many employers.
This course requires a significant commitment from you. If you are willing to commit to the course and the College, we will support you throughout. You will be expected to do at least 3 to 4 hours of homework per week. Please bring an A4 writing pad and pens. You will also need a scientific calculator (Casio FX series preferred), the course textbook (details from your tutor), a 30 cm ruler, and 2mm (light blue or grey) squared graph paper.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.