GCSE Biology - West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds

This Level 2 GCSE qualification in Biology teaches you the skills and knowledge detailed in the AQA GCSE Biology single award syllabus. Regular reading from the course textbook is encouraged to maximise your success and grade at the end of the year.

The course is fast paced, so good attendance is required to ensure you keep up with the content and do not miss essential practical work. It is a popular course for people looking for a career change or looking to meet the requirements to have a science GCSE for further study.

This is an adult course and students should be 19+ from the first day of the programme. Due to the demands of the course, we do not recommend this is done in addition to another full-time course, or in conjunction with the study of GCSE English and Mathematics as students find such a workload too demanding.

Qualifications

This GCSE (grades 9-1, where 9 is the highest grade) in Biology a linear qualification that consists of 2 externally examined assessments. (AQA)

AQA GCSE Biology we offer the option of Foundation or Higher to be discussed with your tutor

Course Units

• Cell biology- animal, plant and bacterial cells.
  
• 2. Organisation- tissues, organs and body systems.
  
• 3. Disease and defence- communicable disease, infection control and the development and use of drugs.
  
• 4. Bioenergetics- cellular respiration and photosynthesis
  
• 5. Homeostasis- the nervous system, hormones and negative feedback systems.
  
• 6. Inheritance, variation and evolution- reproduction, DNA and genetic engineering.
  
• 7. Ecology- adaptations, ecosystems and decomposition.

This will be an evening class 6-9pm, day to be confirmed.

How will I be assessed?

Exams will take place May/June 2024

• Paper 1: 1 hour 45 minutes 50%
  
• Paper 2: 1 hour 45 minutes 50%

There are 10 required practical assessments to complete throughout the year and the theory and application of these is examined within these two papers. There is no practical examination.

Where is the course delivered?

The University & Professional Development Centre (UPDC) Western Way, Bury St Edmunds

How much will it cost?

The course is £395

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The course is free to:

• Anyone in employment and earning less than £20,319 per annum.
• Unemployed and in receipt of ESA or JSA
• 19-23 year olds without a full Level 2 qualification (5 GCSEs)

Please select "reserve your spot" and we will send you more details

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