Rhos-on-Sea
Daytime course:
16/09/25,
09:30 am
Tuition fee: £190.00 | Exam fee: £45.00 | Total fee: £235.00
GCSE Biology
Key Details
- Available at:Rhos-on-Sea
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
30 weeks, 3 hours per week
×GCSE Biology
GCSE BiologyFull-Time (Further Education)
Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.
Course Description
GCSE Biology offers you the opportunity to study the science of life from single-celled organisms to global ecosystems.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone interested in gaining a GCSE or wanting to improve on a previously achieved grade.
If you are under 16 years of age, please refer to our FAQs section
Key Topics covered:
The course consists of the following units:
Unit 1: Cells, Organ Systems and Ecosystems
Topic areas include: enzymes, circulatory system, respiratory system, photosynthesis, food chains and food webs.
Written examination: A mix of short answer questions, structured questions, extended writing and data response questions with some set in a practical context.
Unit 2: Variation, Homeostasis and Micro-Organisms
Topic areas include: renal system, nervous system, microbiology and the immune system.
Written examination: A mix of short answer questions, structured questions, extended writing and data response questions with some set in a practical context.
Unit 3: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
A practical assessment that will be carried out in college.
Cost
£235 (£190 tuition fee, £45 exam entry fee)
Entry Criteria
There are no entry requirements for this course, although a good understanding of basic science concepts is strongly recommended.
If you have not taken the exam previously, or if it was taken a considerable time ago, your tutor will have a chat with you to determine whether this course is right for you.
Delivery
Face to face teaching
Discussions
Group work
Regular homework will be set
Learners will be expected to access emails, Google Classroom and potentially other online tools that will support their learning. Support in accessing these will be provided.
You must meet at least an 85% attendance rate on this course.
Your programme will include a combination of:
- Essential Skills qualifications and/or
- GCSE resits
Essential Skills
This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills
GCSE resits
This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.
Maths & Welsh/English
If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.
Assessment
Two written exams and a Practical assessment.
Provisional Exam Dates are: Tuesday 12th May 2026 (pm) and Monday 8th June 2026 (am)
Progression
You could choose one of the many different courses available at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.
Other details
Course type: Full-Time (Further Education), Part-Time
Level:
2