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GCSE Biology Higher Tier

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1 year
Price
495 GBP excl. VAT
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Length
1 year
Price
495 GBP excl. VAT
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Course delivery
Self-Paced Online
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Course description

Looking for a way to study your Biology GCSE higher tier online from home? With the support of our personal tutors, you’ll ace your exam and leave stressful revision behind!

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  • Self-Paced Online
  • Online
  • English

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

Over 8 units, you will expand your knowledge of Biology, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to pass your exams.

In order to achieve your Biology GCSE, you will need to pass two written exams, as well as a practical examination. These will need to be completed 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 assist you in the booking of your exams when you’re ready (We recommend booking early on to ensure your place). Exams will occur in May and June.

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