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Biology

  • Core
  • AQA

Biology is the study of living organisms and how these interact with each other and their environments. By studying Biology, students will gain an insight into the natural world, how science works, and appreciation of its relevance to their everyday lives.

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Biology is the study of living organisms and how these interact with each other and their environments. By studying Biology, students will gain an insight into the natural world, how science works, and appreciation of its relevance to their everyday lives.

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This subject offers you the opportunity to

Develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding of Biology.

Develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of Biology that help you to answer scientific questions about the world around you.

Develop and learn to apply observational, practical, modelling, enquiry and problem-solving skills, both in the laboratory and in the field.

Develop their ability to evaluate scientific claims through critical analysis of the methodology, evidence and conclusions.

Course Content and Assessment

Biology is the study of living organisms and how these interact with each other and their environments. By studying Biology, students will gain an insight into the natural world, how science works, and appreciation of its relevance to their everyday lives.

Exams

1 hour 45 minutes

Each separate science qualification comprises two written examinations (worth 50% each) lasting 1 hour 45 minutes in duration. This qualification is linear, meaning that students will sit all their examinations at the end of the course. Practical work is central to Biology, and the students’ scientific skills are developed by undertaking required practical investigations throughout the course, which are also incorporated within examination questions. 

Options for Learning

Students will be offered the three separate GCSE science courses: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The majority of students will study all three. All of these courses will enable students to develop their enthusiasm and interest in science. The GCSE sciences provide an integrated opportunity to acquire and apply skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works and its essential role in society. The sciences have been identified as ‘facilitating subjects’ by top Universities, opening doors to a wide range of career pathways. They offer skills that can be applied in any course or career students choose to pursue in the future.

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