Biology GCSE

Part-Time

Level 2

GCSE

Tycoch

Telephone: 01792 284000 (Tycoch)

Overview

The course (WJEC GCSE in BIOLOGY) consists of 3 units; two of which look at different biology topic whilst the third test scientific skills.

The course is assessed through two exams – one for unit 1 and one for unit 2 (each exam makes up 45% the course marks contributing to a total of 90%). There is 'Practical assessments' completed in class (10% of the course marks).

The course has 30 weeks of study, 2.5 hours per week.

Students will need to complete substantial amounts of study in their own time.

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Key information

No qualifications are necessary. Students will need to take a logical and mathematical approach to their studies.

Unit 1 CELLS, ORGAN SYSTEMS and ECOSYSTEMS

Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes 45% of qualification

This unit includes the following topics:

Cells and movement across membranes
Respiration and the respiratory system in humans
Digestion and the digestive system in humans
Circulatory system in humans
Plants and photosynthesis
Ecosystems, nutrient cycles and human impact on the environment

Unit 2 VARIATION, HOMEOSTASIS and MICRO-ORGANISMS

Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes 45% of qualification

This unit includes the following topics:

Classification and biodiversity
Cell division and stem cells
DNA and inheritance
Variation and evolution
Response and regulation
Kidneys and homeostasis
Micro-organisms and their applications
Disease, defence and treatment

Unit 3: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT 10% of qualification

Section A - Obtaining results
Section B - Analysing and evaluating results

Further details are on WJEC GCSE science website.

GCSE Biology offers a GCSE in science which is a requirement for teacher training courses. Progression to Level 3 Science courses such as A Levels and BTECs would be possible.