GCSE Biology Course - AQA GCSE Biology Foundation Tier

Do you want to improve your overall skills and expertise in biology to ace the official GCSE biology exam? This extensive GCSE Biology Course will help you gain basic biology skills and knowledge to develop your critical thinking skills, advance to further vocational study and explore careers in the field of biology.

In comparison, we provide this course at a lower price that will satisfy you in terms of quality!

• Gain extensive critical thinking skills 
• Acquire knowledge about the different forms of life
• AQA-accredited comprehensive course curriculum
• For this GCSE course, the grade scale is 1-5
• Live classes, tutor support, and 24/7 email support
• Receive innumerable support with access for 1 year until you pass the exam

GCSE Biology Online Course | Foundation Tier

This GCSE Biology Course is accredited by AQA and regulated by Ofqual, making it a nationally recognised credential that will improve your CV and set you apart from the competition. This course aims to provide you with extensive skills and knowledge about basic biology principles and areas that will help you advance to A-level biology and build your successful career in this competitive sector.

Towards the end of this course, you will acquire the required expertise to ace your official GCSE Biology exam.

Highlights of the Course

• Course Type: Self-Paced Online Learning
• Accreditation: AQA
• Qualification: Nationally Recognised Qualification
• Study Materials: High-Quality E-Learning Study Materials
• Certificate: Certificate upon passing the official exam
• Access: 1 Year Access
• Tutor Support- Paid Tutor Support
• Customer Support: 24/7 live chat available

Upon successful completion of this GCSE Biology Course, you will be able to:

• Improve your overall cognitive and scientific understanding of biology
• Contribute to scientific concerns about your environment by learning about biology's principles, processes, and applications through a variety of scientific research
• Possess the ability to learn and use observational, practical, modelling, research, and problem-solving abilities across a range of educational settings, including the classroom, the field, and other learning environments.
• Improve your ability to evaluate biological claims by critically analyzing the methodology, supporting information, and quantitative and qualitative findings

Students must complete a variety of interactive online examinations at the conclusion of each module to evaluate the understanding and skills they are learning in this GCSE Biology Course. These assessments also determine if students can demonstrate these skills effectively. At the end of the module, you can also keep track of your progress and regularly check your score.

When you will be ready for the official exam there is an additional registration fee of £345 (Exd. VAT) to book the official exam.

There are two paper-based and practical tests in the AQA-accredited GCSE Biology Foundation Tier.

Assessment Format of Paper 1

• Concepts covered: cell biology, organisation, infection and response, and bioenergetics
• Exam time: 1 Hour 45 minutes written exam
• Total marks: 100
• Total weight: 50% of GCSE
• Question format: multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response

Assessment Format of Paper 2

• Concepts covered: homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution; and ecology
• Exam time: 1 Hour 45 minutes written exam
• Total marks: 100
• Total weight: 50% of GCSE
• Question format: multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response

Assessment Format of Practical Assessment

In the written exam questions, instructors will assess students' knowledge and comprehension of the material they have covered in the course through a range of practical activities and demonstrations. These questions will account for at least 15% of the total score for the qualifying. Additionally, the majority of these questions will focus on how well students can conduct independent research and apply their knowledge to real-world situations.

Certification

You will receive an AQA-accredited qualification after successfully passing the GCSE Biology exam. Numerous professional and academic organisations including governmental agencies in the UK and other countries accept certifications that have been certified by AQA. This means you can share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network.

The foundation tier paper has a maximum grade of 5, and if you don't receive at least a 1, you will receive a U. (unclassified). Additionally, your records will be recorded as U (unclassified) and you won't receive a certificate of completion if you don't meet the standards of a grade level for an authorised grade 3.

Course Curriculum

• Module 1: Cell Biology
• Cell Biology Mini-Quiz (FT)
• Module 2: Organisation
• Organisation Mini-Quiz (FT)
• Module 3: Infection and Response
• Infection and response Mini quiz (FT)
• Module 4: Bioenergetics
• Bioenergetics Mini-Quiz (FT)
• Module 5: Homeostasis and Response
• Homeostasis Response Mini Quiz (FT)
• Module 6: Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
• Module 7: Ecology
• Ecology Mini-Quiz (FT)
• Mock Paper-1
• Mock Paper-2

The following individuals may benefit from this GCSE Biology Course:

• University applicants
• Students who require a grade within grades 1–5
• Anyone who finds the higher tier difficult
• Anyone interested to build a career in STEM
• Anyone planning to take biology at in A-level
• Anyone trying to increase their chances of landing a job
• Anyone who desires to develop their biology knowledge

Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and professional competence, and open your doors to a wide number of professions within your chosen sector.

This GCSE Biology Course has no academic prerequisites and is open to students from all academic disciplines.

This GCSE Biology Course will provide you with a fresh opportunity to enter the relevant job market and successfully escalate to advanced vocational study. Additionally, you will be able to advance your career, increase your level of competition in your chosen field, and highlight these skills on your resume.

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