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IGCSE Biology
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Board: |
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) |
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Syllabus: |
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Levels available: |
Core (grades C-G) or Extended (grades A*-G) |
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Duration: |
2 years |
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Topics covered: |
Human and Plant Biology, including: Digestion; Reproduction; Excretion; Nutrition; Enzymes; Photosynthesis; Transposition. Feeding Relationships. Pollution and Environment. |
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Assessed: |
By examination, at the end of the 2 year course |
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Assessment details: |
Three papers: Paper 1 (multiple choice, weighting 30%); Paper 2 [Core only] OR Paper 3 [Extended only] (short answer questions, weighting 50%); Paper 6 (alternative to practical exam, weighting 20%) |
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GCE (AS and A2 Level) Biology
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Board: |
EdExcel |
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Syllabus: |
AS Level 8040 |
A2 Level 9040 |
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Units taken: |
1, 2B, 3 |
4C, 5B, 6 |
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Duration: |
1 year |
AS + 1 year |
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Topics covered: |
Unit 1: Molecules and cells; Biochemistry of Molecules, Plant / Animal Cells, etc. Unit 2B: Exchange and Transport in Plants and Animals Unit 3: Theory paper on Environment and a written practical paper |
Unit 4C: Respiration and Coordination including an option on Health and Fitness Unit 5B: Genetics and Evolution Unit 6: Synoptic paper covering 2 years of theory |
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Assessed: |
3 units assessed by written papers. |
3 papers: unit 5B consists of a synoptic section and genetic section. |
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Assessment details: |
Each unit is equally weighted. |
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