IGCSE Biology Course

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Are you fascinated by the human body and how medicines and illness affect it? Do you wonder why plants grow and how they synthesize sunlight? Then studying for a GCSE in Biology may be perfect for you.

You will cover everything from the human body to microorganisms, including the study of genetics. This course will give you an excellent grounding in biology, ideal if you plan to go on to further study like our A Level Science course or if you just want to explore the subject. GCSE Biology also develops your analytical and investigative skills.

Our course is designed in bite sized sections so it is easy to learn step by step and don’t forget our Tutors are here to support you throughout your GCSE Biology. Start Learning today!

Etudiants Internationaux

Êtes-vous fasciné par le corps humain ? Est-ce que vous voulez comprendre comment les médicaments et les maladies nous affectent? Vous vous demandez pourquoi les plantes poussent et comment ils synthétisent la lumière du soleil? Alors notre cours « GCSE Biologie » est le choix idéal pour vous.

Le cours traite une large gamme de sujets: le corps humain, les micro-organismes et l'étude de la génétique. Ce cours vous donnera d'excellentes bases en biologie, ce qui est idéale si vous envisagez de passer à une étude plus approfondie ou même si vous voulez simplement apprendre plus sur le sujet. « GCSE Biologie » développe aussi votre capacité d'analyse et d'investigation.

Support

As a valued student of Start Learning you will have the facility to use our personal tutor service. At Start Learning we have a friendly team of highly qualified and experienced tutors. A tutor will be allocated to our student for 12 months, starting from when study materials are received. The tutors are contacted via email and are responsible for marking assignments and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

Entry Requirements

No entry requirements.
At Start Learning we believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further. Students will be given plenty of resources to help them overcome obstacles. Start Learning tutors will also aid our students and answer queries.

Recommended Hours of Study

It is recommended that 180 hours of your time should be allocated towards studying for the GCSE examinations.

Course Contents

Unit 1 – Biology 1a
• The Human Body
• Medicine and drugs
• Infectious diseases

Unit 2 – Biology 1b
• Species
• Extinction of plants and animals
• Humans effect on environment

Unit 3 – Biology 2
• What are animals and plants built from?
• Food for plants
• Energy and biomass
• Waste produced by animals and plants
• Enzymes
• Patterns of inheritance
Unit 4 – Biology 3
• Dissolved substances
• Transportation of substances around body
• Effects of exercise on the body
• Kidney
• Microorganisms
• Safety

Unit 5 – Biology centre assessed unit

Qualification

GCSE in Biology

Language of Examination

English

Examination Centre

Start Learning will provide you with a list of examination centres.

The contract for sitting exams is between you and the centre and we will provide you with comprehensive instructions on when and how to deal with the examination centre.

Please email for a list of centres and we will provide you with a link or a PDF for you to contact centres directly.