Biology IGCSE (edexcel)

What could be more fascinating than the study of life itself? Whether you’re interested in how DNA determines our individual characteristics, how the human mind works, or the diversity of the animal kingdom, biology explores it all.

On this online IGCSE biology course, you’ll delve into the deepest mechanisms of cell division and cell functions within different organisms, and discover how the various systems of the human body work together to facilitate life. From genetics and evolution to biodiversity and deforestation, you’ll have a solid foundation in biological studies after completing this online IGCSE Biology course. Plus, you’ll open the door to a wide variety of interesting professions, including medicine, dentistry, zoology, microbiology, pharmacology and much more.

This distance learning course follows the new Edexcel GCSE Biology syllabus and has been designed specifically to be studied online in your own time, at your own pace. You’ll also benefit from well-structured assignments to help develop your skills and knowledge in preparation for your exam.

You’ll get all this too:

• Fast Track – In a rush? You’ll have the option to complete this course within a year.
• Guaranteed Exam Venue – Finding exam spaces can be tough, so with Oxbridge you’ll get guaranteed access to our network of partnership exam centres around the UK
• Exam Pass Guarantee – We’re so confident, if you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free

Study Hours

• The learning hours for this course are up to 150 hours, which is around 30 minutes per day for 12 months.

Study Method

• Study completely online using our award-winning learning platform, MyOxbridge.

Course Duration

• On average, students complete this course in 10 months, but we'll give you up to 24 months. Don’t worry if you go over the year though, we can organise an extension to your course for an additional fee, which also extends your tutor support.

Assessment

• Coursework
  

  You can enrol now for examinations from Summer 2025.

  You’ll be required to complete two IGCSE standard written exams.

  Official exams

  • Written exam: 2 hours, 61.1% of IGCSE, 110 marks.
  • Written exam: 1 hour 15 minutes, 38.9% of IGCSE, 70 marks.

  The exams contain a mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.

  We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our partner exam centres around the UK. Check where your closest exam centre is.

  Assignments

  During your course, you will also be required to complete a range of assignments that don’t contribute to your final grade but will prepare you for your final examinations. There is no coursework to complete. All exams must be taken in the same session.

Additional Information

• Official Qualification Title - IGCSE Biology
• Entry requirements - There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English.

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