The course is organised into seven topics: Cell biology; Organisation; Infection and response; Bioenergetics; Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution and Ecology. The Biology content of the specification covers many exciting and relevant topics including cloning, monoclonal antibodies, stem cells, plant diseases, the brain, selective breeding, and maintaining biodiversity.
Practical skills and techniques are developed through the completion of ten required practical activities which are integrated into class teaching time.
The scientific content of topics and practical skills are assessed in two external paper examinations each worth 50% of the overall marks. Examinations are taken at Foundation or Higher tier level. Questions include multiple choice, structured closed short answer, and open response questions together with those that draw on practical experience.
The course takes place one evening per week from 6:00 – 9:00pm.
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Progression:
This satisfies the requirement for a Science GCSE where it is required for a further level of study.
