Biology - GCSE

The course consists of the following units:

Unit 1: CELLS, ORGAN SYSTEMS and ECOSYSTEMS 

Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes - 45% of qualification, 80 marks.
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 

Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes - 45% of qualification, 80 marks.
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

10% of qualification, 30 marks. 
Practical assessment that will be carried out in centres, but will be externally marked by WJEC. It will take place in the first half of the Spring Term (January – February).

Exam Fee: £35.00

Course Fee: £375.00

GCSE Maths and English grade D - GCSE Science minimum grade DD or BTEC Applied Science Extended Certificate Merit

17:45 - 20:45 Tuesday or Thursday

• Two written exams and practical assessment

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