The dramatic breakthroughs of modern Biology have provided an unprecedented understanding of living organisms. Advances in Biology often make headlines as they affect our lives in a myriad of ways: These include developing new medicines using biotechnology and enhancing global food production with the techniques of molecular biology.

What will I study?

The GCSE Biology course is divided into seven chapters that cover genes and inheritance (B1), human health (B2), life on earth (B3), maintaining conditions in the human body (B4), growth and development (B5) and brain and mind (B6). The final chapter (B7) explores these topics in greater depth.

How is it assessed?

What do I need?

To succeed in this course, students should have a genuine interest in learning about the processes that underlie life, especially with regards to human biology. Due to the accelerated nature of this course, regular revision and good organizational skills are important to develop a thorough understanding and to achieve good exam results.