Biology GCSE
Curriculum Area: Science
Course Outline:
A more in depth study of living organisms covering topics introduced in the Foundation years. The course is divided into 3 modules:
Core (B1) 2 multiple choice module examinations. This module includes the study of:
Additional (B2) written 45 minute exam. This module includes the study of Cells; How plants produce food; Energy flows; Enzymes; Homeostasis and Inheritance.
Extension (B3) written 45 minute exam. This module includes the study of the Exchange of materials; Transporting substances around the body and Microbiology.
A more in depth study of living organisms covering topics introduced in the Foundation years. The course is divided into 3 modules:
Core (B1) 2 multiple choice module examinations. This module includes the study of:
- B1a: Coordination & control; Healthy eating; Drug abuse & controlling infectious diseases.
- B1b: Adaptation for survival; Variation; Evolution & How people affect the planet.
Additional (B2) written 45 minute exam. This module includes the study of Cells; How plants produce food; Energy flows; Enzymes; Homeostasis and Inheritance.
Extension (B3) written 45 minute exam. This module includes the study of the Exchange of materials; Transporting substances around the body and Microbiology.
- To gain an A grade you need to have a detailed knowledge and understanding of Science content and How Science works.
- To gain a C grade you need to have a good overall knowledge and understanding of Science content and How Science works.
Target Level: Any student gaining Foundation Years (KS3) Level 6+ in Science.
Level of Award:
GCSE.
GCSE.
End of Course Target:
To access A Level Biology - Grade A* - C.
To access IBDP Biology - Grade A* - C.
To access A Level Biology - Grade A* - C.
To access IBDP Biology - Grade A* - C.
Students who have taken this course in the past rated it:
Students who selected this course then went on to take the following options:
A Level Biology - 45%
IBDP Biology - 22%
A Level Psychology - 20%
A Level PE - 10%
Other courses - 3%
A Level Biology - 45%
IBDP Biology - 22%
A Level Psychology - 20%
A Level PE - 10%
Other courses - 3%
Course feedback from past students:
This course gave me a real good grounding to take Biology at IBDP level.
It was fascinating to find out how the human body works.
Heart dissections rule!
Pathways and jobs of students who took this course in the past:
GCSE Biology
A Level Biology
University - Medicine
Doctor
GCSE Biology
IBDP Biology
University - Speech Therapy
Speech Therapist
GCSE Biology
A Level Biology
HND Nurse
Dental nurse
GCSE Biology
A Level PE
University - Sports Science
Sports Physiotherapist
(Note:This shows the percentage of students who would choose this course again and their rating on a 5 point scale where 5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Some satisfactory elements, 1 = Poor)