Biology IGCSE Distance Learning Course by Oxbridge

Dive into the enthralling world of life sciences with our online Biology IGCSE course. Engage with the intriguing elements of life, from the origins of the universe, the human psyche, to the vibrancy of animal species. This course invites you to comprehend the complex mechanisms of cellular functions, cellular division, and how various human body systems collaboratively enable life. Broaden your understanding of biodiversity, deforestation, genetics, and evolution. This comprehensive IGCSE Biology course serves as a stepping stone to a plethora of captivating careers like medicine, zoology, pharmacology, and more.

This course is specifically designed for online study, based on the latest Edexcel GCSE Biology syllabus. Indulge in self-paced learning, with the guidance of structured assignments, to build your proficiency and knowledge for the examination.

Key Highlights:

• Fresh, dynamic, and engaging course content, aligned with the latest specifications
• Fast track option available for 2022 exams
• Access to partnership exam centres ensuring guaranteed exam venue
• Unlimited tutor support, offering a study plan and continuous support
• Exam pass guarantee (additional support provided for resit exams)

GCSE Biology is an intellectually stimulating course that fosters the necessary skills for a successful career path.

About the awarding body

• Awarding body: Edexcel
• Our course code: X805
• Qualification code: 4BI1
• Official Qualification Title: IGCSE Biology

 Edexcel is a globally recognized education and examination body, providing academic and vocational qualifications in the UK and worldwide. For almost two decades, Edexcel has been paving the path to success through learning.

⏱ Study Hours

Allocate between 120 and 150 hours for study, in addition to the time required for assignments.

👩‍🏫 Study Method

Our interactive online learning platform offers a vibrant learning experience with various media resources such as videos, quizzes, and engaging activities. If preferred, the learning materials can also be printed. 

📆 Course Duration

Enrolment is open now, with the course officially commencing on 01/09/21. Access to learning materials will be available from the course start date, and you will benefit from unlimited tutor support for a duration of two years.

📋 Assessment

Enrol now for Summer 2022 examinations.

You will be required to sit two standard IGCSE written exams:

Written exam: 2 hours, 61.1% of IGCSE, 110 marks.

Written exam: 1 hour 15 minutes, 38.9% of IGCSE, 70 marks.

Exams include a variety of question formats such as multiple-choice, short answer, calculations, and extended open-response questions. We guarantee an exam space in one of our UK exam centres.

Assignments form a crucial part of your course but do not contribute to your final grade. They prepare you for your final examinations. All exams must be taken in the same session. 

👩‍🎓 Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this distance learning course, you will be awarded an IGCSE in Biology by Edexcel. This syllabus is carefully selected as it is most suitable for distance learning.

ℹ️ Additional Information

Official Qualification Title - IGCSE Biology

Difficulty - Level 2

Entry requirements - No formal prerequisites are required for this course, however, a good command of English language skills is recommended.

Course Content:

Living Organisms: Explore diverse living organisms, their common characteristics and unique traits.

Structure and function in living organisms: Comprehend cellular structure, functions, and processes like diffusion, osmosis and active transport.

Reproduction and inheritance: Understand the preservation and transmission of genetic information through sexual and asexual reproduction.

Ecology and the environment: Discover the interconnectedness of organisms and their environments and human impacts like global warming and water pollution.

Use of biological resources: Understand biological resources, impacts of deforestation, food production processes, and the role of genetic modification in agriculture.