Course description
Our online GCSE Biology Foundation Tier course will provide all of the knowledge you need to pass your exams from the comfort of home. Say goodbye to stressful and tedious revision!
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Training Course Content
Qualification Number: 601/8752/9
Unit 1: Cell Biology
- Cell Structure and Function
- Microscopes and Cell Division (Mitosis and Meiosis)
Unit 2: Organisation
- The Human Circulatory System
- The Human Respiratory System
- The Digestive System
- Enzymes and Digestion
- The Human Excretory System
Unit 3: Infection and Response
- Communicable Diseases and Pathogens
- The Immune System and Vaccination
- Antibiotics and Drug Resistance
Unit 4: Bioenergetics
- Photosynthesis
- Cellular Respiration
- Energy transfers in living organisms
Unit 5: Homeostasis and Response
- The Nervous System and Control of Body Functions
- The Endocrine System and Hormones
- Homeostasis and Negative Feedback Mechanisms
Unit 6: Inheritance, Variation, and Evolution
- DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes
- Genetic Inheritance (Punnett Squares, Genetic Crosses)
- Genetic Mutations
- Natural Selection and Evolution
Unit 7: Ecology
- Ecosystems and Interdependence
- Biotic and Abiotic Factors
- Adaptations and Food Webs
- Human Impact on the Environment
Unit 8: Key Ideas
- The Scientific Method and Experimental Design
- The Use of Models in Biology
- The Role of Ethics in Science
Course delivery details
Split into 8 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of Biology, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to pass your exam.
To successfully achieve a Biology GCSE, you will be required to sit and pass two GCSE written exams, as well as a practical examination. You will need to complete these under the supervision of an examiner at an exam centre. There is a separate fee for the examinations, which are paid directly to the exam centre at the time of booking. We’ll help you book your exams when you’re ready (to ensure your place, we recommend booking well in advance). Exams take place in May & June.
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