About this course
The Online Biology Course, offered by Ed-Next, is the international version of IGCSE. It aims to give students knowledge and understanding of biological facts, concepts and principles. It also develops their experimental skills.
During this course students will learn to form hypotheses. Biology is an essential course if you wish to follow a career in science or medicine or planning to pursue higher level study in natural sciences.
Online GCSE Biology course content
The Online GCSE Biology course will include the following topics:
1. Nature and variety of living organism
- Characteristics of living organisms
- Variety of living organisms
2. Structures and functions in living organisms
- Levels of organisation
- Cell structure
- Biological molecules
- Movement of substances into and out of cells
- Nutrition
- Respiration
- Gas exchange
- Transport
- Excretion
- Coordination and response
3. Reproduction and inheritance
- Reproduction
- Inheritance
4. Ecology and the environment
- The organism in the environment
- Feeding relationships
- Cycles within ecosystems
- Human influences on the environment
5. Use of biological resources
- Food production
- Selective breeding
- Genetic modification (genetic engineering)
- Cloning
During this course you will use a mixture of lessons, activities, core reading and assessments.
How will students develop on the Online GCSE Biology Course?
This course will enable students to:
- Acquire knowledge and understanding of biological facts, concepts and principles
- Develop an appreciation of the significance of biological facts, concepts and principles and the skills needed for their use in new and changing situations
- Appreciate the importance of accurate experimental work to scientific method and reporting
- Form hypotheses and design experiments to test them
- Sustain and develop an enjoyment of, and interest in, the study of living organisms
- Evaluate, in terms of their biological knowledge and understanding, the benefits and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments, including those related to social, environmental and economic issuse.
Online GCSE Biology course format
- 24/7 access to all your materials
- Course accessible on any portable device. It enables students to carry the classroom in their pockets
- Online Lessons and Assessments
- Interactive study environments, where you can collaborate with other students
- 12 Months Tutor Support
- Bo Digital and Print resources
- Live chat functionality with tutors and students
- Direct links to media-rich and interactive learning resources
Course Duration
120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Awarding Body Information
The Online GCSE Biology Course is written to the Edexcel IGCSE Biology syllabus (4BI0). The International GCSE is an exact equivalent to the standard GCSE, more information on which can be found on the Edexcel IGCSE page.
Assessment
As part of the Online GCSE Biology Course you will be subject to Formative and Summative Assessments that are used to evaluate your progress.
- Formative Assessment including: Activities, Multiple Choice Assessment, Short Answer and tutor marked Mock Exam.
- Summative Assessment - Final Exam sat over 2 papers.
These assessments are used to prepare you for the Final Examination set by Edexcel.
Examinations
Exams are held twice a year: January and May/June. Exam timetables are published 12 months in advance and are available upon request.
