Biology

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 YEAR 10

BIOLOGY

This GCSE encourages students to be inspired, motivated and challenged. It encourages them to develop their curiosity about the living world and provides insight into and experience of how science works.

It will enable students to engage with Biology in their everyday lives and to make informed choices about further study in Biology and related disciplines.

COURSE CONTENT

● Cell Biology ● Organisation ● Infection and Response ● Bioenergetics

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Application of knowledge ● Data analysis ● Evaluation ● Extended writing skills

FURTHER STUDY

To continue Biology to A Level, students will need to attain the compulsory ‘7-9’ grade at GCSE. A ‘7-9’ in Chemistry is also strongly recommended. It is a facilitating subject which is highly regarded by all universities and all courses. Biology is essential to those wishing to read: ● Medicine ● Veterinary Medicine ● Dentistry ● Pharmacology

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ASSESSMENTS

An internal end of year exam and regular end-of-topic tests to monitor progress.