IGCSE Biology

Description

Study the IGCSE Biology course entirely online to achieve this core qualification. IGCSE Biology is suitable to enter most professions including Medicine, Pharmacology, Veterinary Science or Environmental Science to name a few. Learn about cells, living organisms, the mind, the body and environmental topics by studying IGCSE Biology. This challenging course will show employers and educators that you have the necessary skills and qualifications to build upon. This qualification makes up the core of a standard general education. You can be confident you will achieve this with a 98% pass rate last year.

Upskill Online UK offers you a support and accountability coach in addition to your course tutor along with a highway to success plan for you to follow giving you excellent value for money.

IGCSE Biology is internationally recognised in other countries as well as the UK.

• Accredited qualification awarded by Edexcel
• Practical examinations not compulsory*
• Can be fast tracked to complete in one year
• You can include exams at your nearest centre
• Full support around your course and guidance for your future plans

Course Units

• Unit 1 – Living Organisms
• Unit 2 – Structure and Functions in Living Organisms
• Unit 3 – Reproduction and Inheritance
• Unit 4 – Ecology and the Environment
• Unit 5 – Use of Biological Resources
• Unit 6 – Preparing for Your Exam: 4BI1

Syllabus (1BI0) Click here for full course content

Awarding Body

Edexcel is the worlds leading awarding organisation specialising in GCSE, A Levels and Vocational courses and upskilling learners around the world.

Course Assessment

You will be required to sit two paper based written exams. A pass grade is set at grades 4 / 5 and is formally a grade C). 9 is the highest grade equivalent to an A*. Each paper makes up 50% of this IGCSE qualification.

• Paper 1 – Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes – 50% of IGCSE – 100 marks.
• Paper 2 – Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes – 50% of IGCSE – 100 marks.

We can offer you a guaranteed exam space at one of our exam centres it the UK when you choose to study this IGCSE Biology course with us at Upskill Online UK. Alternatively, you may choose to organise and book your own exams.

During the course, you will be required to complete learning activities, tests or assignments to show your knowledge and understanding of the units you have just learned. They do not count towards your overall IGCSE Biology qualification. They are marked by your course tutor and feedback will be provided with each completed unit. There is no coursework to produce in this syllabus.

Exams

Upskill Online UK have a national network of UK GCSE, A Levels and Functional Skills exam centres and provide our students with guaranteed exam spaces offered at a discounted rate exclusive to our learners only. We can also book late entries and re-takes. Exams for IGCSE Biology are £206 with Upskill Online UK. Please select ‘Yes’ on enrolment form when asked, if you want to book your exams with us.

Course Outcome

When you have completed this course, you will achieve an Edexcel IGCSE in Biology.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. A good standard level of reading and written English is required.

Duration

8 – 24 months

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

150 hours

What Next?

After you’ve successfully completed this IGCSE Biology course, you could progress onto our A Level Biology course or apply for jobs in a variety of settings or related sectors. You can choose to study the IGCSE Science Double Award (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) instead.

Support

The IGCSE Biology course is popular with home school pupils. You will receive qualified Tutor support, as well as your very own Upskill Online UK personal mentor and accountability coach, to help keep you motivated and on track with accountability sessions. We will also help you to plan the next steps in your personal, academic or professional journey and provide your very own roadmap to success. You get the complete package all in one place with us here at Upskill Online UK, where learning is earning for life.

If you want to speak with us regarding this course, please complete the enquiry form and we will contact you shortly.