Program Overview

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IGCSE Biology

Overview

IGCSE Biology offers a captivating exploration of life sciences, from the smallest cells to the vast ecosystems that surround us. This comprehensive course provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of biology.

Course Details

• Start date: Anytime
• Location: Online
• Study pace: Flexible, you have up to 5 years to complete this course
• Qualifications: IGCSE Biology
• Assessment: Written Examination
• Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials, and more

Course Objectives

• Gain a solid understanding of the basic principles and concepts of biology
• Develop practical skills, such as observation, data analysis, and experimentation
• Explore the applications of biology in real-world contexts
• Prepare for further studies in biology, science, or related fields

How it Works

• Students can start at any time and study entirely online
• The course is designed to provide learners with a solid understanding of biology and the skills needed for further education or a career in science
• Each subject consists of guided online learning hours, with additional optional materials such as recommended exercises, readings, digital resources, and self-test tasks

Assessment Objectives

• To be awarded your IGCSE qualification, you will be assessed through written examinations completed at an exam centre
• You can find out more about exam centres and where to locate them here

Entry Requirements

• The typical age at which people choose to complete the IGCSE is 14 to 16, but anyone over the age of 14 can enrol on this course
• You also do not need any previous qualifications to be eligible for this course

Cost and Payments

• IGCSE Biology: £399
• Enrol with a £50 deposit and then £14.55 a month for 24 months, interest-free
• Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
  • Credit or debit card
  • Bank transfer
  • Interest-free monthly instalments
  • PayPal
  • Western Union
  • ELCAS funding

Career Progression

• Upon completion of this course, students will have the foundations and fundamental knowledge needed to study A levels or a Level 3 qualification with Online Business School

Subject Content

• 1. Characteristics of living organisms
• 2. Organisation of the organism
• 3. Movement into and out of cells
• 4. Biological molecules
• 5. Enzymes
• 6. Plant nutrition
• 7. Human Nutrition
• 8. Transport in plants
• 9. Transport in animals
• 10. Diseases and immunity
• 11. Gas exchange in humans
• 12. Respiration
• 13. Excretion in humans
• 14. Coordination and response
• 15. Drugs
• 16. Reproduction
• 17. Inheritance
• 18. Variation and selection
• 19. Organisms and their environment
• 20. Human influences on ecosystems
• 21. Biotechnology and genetic modifications

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