How does blood clot to form a scab?

What causes cardiovascular disease?

Why do animals behave the way they do?

How do we develop?

What happens to a baby if you smoke and drink during pregnancy?

How does smoking affect our lungs?

What is the role of genes in evolution?

What makes us human?

How do the kidneys work?

What does our CNS do?

Why does alcohol affect our co-ordination and movement?

How is reproduction controlled?

Career Prospects…

If you want to know the answers to these questions A- level Biology is a suitable course for you.

What can it lead to?

If you have achieved an A-level in Biology

it can open the doors to many careers, or further courses such as a degree in science, medicine, nursing, health and fitness, and scientific research.

Cambridge IGCSEBiology

Syllabus code 0610

What is triple science

• It covers the content in greater depth equipping you for progression to A level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

• Equivalent to three GCSEs

• Therefore, you get examined separately in all three and complete coursework's for all three subjects

Assessments

At the end of year 11

• Paper 1 is worth 30% - 40 multiple choice questions with four options for answering – 45 minutes

• AND EITHER both worth 50%:– Paper 2 – based on the core curriculum – maximum grade

C

– Paper 3 – based on the core and supplement curriculum –grades A* to G available

• AND:– Paper 4 is worth 20% - Coursework

– YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE TWO PIECES OF EVIDENCE

What is covered

• Characteristics of Living Organisms• Cell Structure and Organisation• Movement across the Membrane• Enzymes• Nutrition• Transportation• Respiration• Excretion• Coordination and Response• Reproduction• Growth and development• Inheritance• Energy flow in Ecosystems• Nutrient cycles• Populations• Human influences on Ecosystems