Evening course:
05/09/23,
18:00 pm
Tuition fee: £80.00 | Exam fee: £40.00 | Total fee: £120.00
GCSE Biology
Key Details
- Available at:Rhos-on-Sea
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
30 weeks, 3 hours per week
×GCSE Biology
GCSE BiologyPart-time Courses
Rhos-on-Sea
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.
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
£80 tuition fee. £40 exam fee. Concessions are available, please upload proof of concession availability when you enrol online.
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.
You must live within easy access of a Grwp Llandrillo Menai campus as you will need to attend a campus to undertake your assessments and exams.
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.
Assessment
Two written exams and a Practical assessment
Progression
You could choose one of the many different courses available at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.
Other details
Course type: Part-time Courses
Level:
2
Programme Area:
- GCSEs
Bilingual:
n/a
