GCSE Science: Biology (for part time students)

About this course

Are you interested in science? Do you want to help your children with their studies? Are you planning a career change and want to teach in primary school? Then GCSE Combined Science: Biology (AQA) is the course for you.

What will the course involve?

Current Modules Covered

• Cell Biology
• Organisation
• Infection and Response
• Bioenergetics
• Homeostasis
• Inheritance, variation and evolution
• Ecology

Suitability

You do not need any prior qualifications, just a willingness to study aspects of biology which relate to the science you might read about in the press and also your own health. This is an intensive programme of study and you will also need to spend time studying independently outside of class time as directed by your tutor.

What qualifications will I need?

Combined Science of Biology GCSE grade 3 (grade D).  Mature students are also considered based on relevant merit and/or experience.  This is a very intensive course and you must be willing to spend additional time outside of the the classroom completing revision and homework tasks.  Full attendance is also extremely important due to the significant course content required to be delivered.

How much will the course cost?

Additional Costs

Textbook: GCSE Science 9-1 - AQA GCSE Biology 9-1 Student Book: ISBN: 978-0-00-815875-0

All students are subject to a £25 registration fee per academic year.

Each student will receive a print allowance at the start of their course, should they require additional printing beyond this limit, they will be charged.

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