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GCSE Biology Course - AQA GCSE Biology Foundation Tier

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1 year · Self-paced
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Overview

Do you want to boost your skills and knowledge in GCSE Biology to nail the official exam? This accredited GCSE Biology Course will provide you with all the theoretical information and credentials you need to pass the official exam. You will acquire comprehensive problem-solving skills to advance into A-Level Biology or explore relevant careers in biology.

Enrol today and get started on your journey to improve your career prospects with the latest skills and the power of self-belief!

GCSE Biology Foundation Tier

This rigorous GCSE Biology Course will assist you in developing the core competencies and knowledge necessary to grasp a variety of biology topics to proceed in your education and choose employment in related sectors. This course is accredited by Pearson Edexcel, a globally renowned and respected awarding body for the accreditation of educational programs.

Our online learning platform is accessible from anywhere and is fully compatible with desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

After completing this course, you will have the necessary knowledge and expertise to nail the official GCSE biology exam.

Benefits you will gain
  • Accreditation: Nationally recognised qualification
  • Certificate: Receive a certificate upon passing the official exam
  • Course curriculum: Get access to a highly informative course curriculum
  • Learning Resources: Develop underpinning knowledge and fill skill gaps identified
  • Exam booking: Utilise our assistance to schedule your official exam at your convenience

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Learning Objectives and Outcomes of This Course

Towards the end of this GCSE Biology Course, you will be able to:

  • Boost your general biological cognition and scientific comprehension.
  • Learn about biology's principles, procedures, and applications through a variety of scientific studies to contribute to concerns about your environment.
  • Discover and use your observational, practical, modelling, research, and problem-solving skills in a variety of educational contexts, such as the classroom, the field, and other learning environments.
  • Analyse the technique, supporting data, and quantitative and qualitative findings rigorously to evaluate biological claims.
Compatible Assessment Process

The understanding and skills that you are learning in this GCSE Biology Course are assessed by means of a number of interactive online tests that must be completed towards the end of each module. These evaluations reveal whether or not your can successfully display these abilities. Moreover, you can also monitor your development and frequently check your grade when the module is complete.

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

Official Assessment Structure

The AQA GCSE Biology Foundation Tier consists of two paper-based and practical assessments. Please note that this GCSE course has been developed for the foundation tier paper, so the grades you can achieve range from 1 to 5.

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

Practical Assessment

  • Through a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations, teachers will evaluate students' knowledge and comprehension of the course material.
  • At least 15% of the final qualifying score will come from these questions.
  • Most of these questions will concentrate on students' capacity for independent study and knowledge application in practical contexts.

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

Who is this course for?

This extensive GCSE Biology Course is ideal for the following individuals:

  • Students aiming to achieve grades 1-5
  • Anyone who finds the higher tier challenging
  • Anyone applying to a university
  • Anyone interested in a STEM career
  • Anyone aiming to study A-level biology
  • Anyone wishing to enhance their employment opportunities
  • Anyone who wants to acquire fundamental biology aptitudes and expertise

Requirements

You’ll not need any previous experience to enrol in this GCSE Biology Course. Any student from any background, and of any age, can enrol with us and learn at their own pace.

Career path

This course will bring you new opportunities and new possibilities in an ever-changing job market. You will be able to advance to higher study and choose from a variety of alternative careers within the discipline.

To achieve all this and add extra value to your CV, this course could be a critical part of your future.

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