AQA GCSE Biology Online Course - GCSE Biology Higher Tier

Knowledge Door

Towards the end of this GCSE Biology Course, you will be able to:

• Boost your general biological cognition and scientific comprehension.
• Learn about biology's principles, procedures, and applications through a variety of scientific studies to contribute to concerns about your environment.
• Discover and use your observational, practical, modelling, research, and problem-solving skills in a variety of educational contexts, such as the classroom, the field, and other learning environments.
• Analyse the technique, supporting data, and quantitative and qualitative findings rigorously to evaluate biological claims.

The understanding and skills that you are learning in this GCSE Biology Course are assessed by means of a number of interactive online tests that must be completed towards the end of each module. These evaluations reveal whether or not your can successfully display these abilities. Moreover, you can also monitor your development and frequently check your grade when the module is complete.

When you will be ready for the official exam there is an additional registration fee of £345 (Exd. VAT) to book the official exam.

The AQA GCSE Biology Higher Tier consists of two paper-based and practical assessments. Please note that this GCSE course has been developed for the foundation tier paper, so the grades you can achieve range from 4 to 9.

Assessment Format of Paper 1

• Concepts covered: cell biology, organisation, infection and response, and bioenergetics
• Exam time: 1 Hour 45 minutes written exam
• Total marks: 100
• Total weight: 50% of GCSE
• Question format: multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response

Assessment Format of Paper 2

• Concepts covered: homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution; and ecology
• Exam time: 1 Hour 45 minutes written exam
• Total marks: 100
• Total weight: 50% of GCSE
• Question format: multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response

Practical Assessment

• Through a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations, teachers will evaluate students' knowledge and comprehension of the course material.
• At least 15% of the final qualifying score will come from these questions.
• Most of these questions will concentrate on students' capacity for independent study and knowledge application in practical contexts.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Cell Biology

• 1.1 Cell Biology
• 1.2 Cell Division
• 4.1.3 Transport in Cells

Cell Biology Mini-Quiz (HT)

• 1 Cell Biology Mini-Quiz (HT)

Module 2: Organisation

• 2.1 Principles of Organisation
• 2.2 Plant tissues, Organs and Systems

Organisation Mini-Quiz (HT) (1)

• 2 Organisation Mini-Quiz (HT) (1)

Module 3: Infection and Response

• 3.1 Communicable Diseases

• 3.2 Monoclonal Antibodies (HT only)

• 3.3 Plant diseases

Infection and response Mini quiz (HT)

• 3 Infection and response Mini quiz (HT)

Module 4: Bioenergetics

• 4.1 Photosynthesis

• 4.2 Respiration

Bioenergetics Mini-Quiz (HT)

• 4 Bioenergetics Mini-Quiz (HT)

Module 5: Homeostasis and Response

• 5.1 Homeostasis and Human Nervous System
• 5.2 Hormonal coordination in humans
• 5.3 Plant hormones

Homeostasis Response Mini Quiz (HT)

• 5 Homeostasis Response Mini Quiz (HT)

Module 6: Inheritance, Variation and Evolution

• 6.1 Reproduction
• 6.2 Variation and evolution
• 6.3 The development of understanding of genetics and evolution
• 6.4 Classification of living organisms

Inheritance Variation Mini-Quiz (HT)

• 6 Inheritance Variation Mini-Quiz (HT)

• Module 7: Ecology
• 7.1 Adaptations, interdependence and competition
• 7.2 Organisation of an ecosystem
• 7.3 Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems
• 7.4 Trophic levels in an ecosystem
• 7.5 Food production

Ecology Mini-Quiz (HT)

• 7 Ecology Mini-Quiz (HT)

This extensive GCSE Biology Course is ideal for the following individuals:

• Students aiming to achieve grades 4-9
• Anyone who finds the higher tier more compatible
• Anyone applying to a university
• Anyone interested in a STEM career
• Anyone aiming to study A-level biology
• Anyone wishing to enhance their employment opportunities
• Anyone who wants to acquire fundamental biology aptitudes and expertise

You’ll not need any previous experience to enrol in this GCSE Biology Course. Any student from any background, and of any age, can enrol with us and learn at their own pace.

This course will bring you new opportunities and new possibilities in an ever-changing job market. You will be able to advance to higher study and choose from a variety of alternative careers within the discipline.

To achieve all this and add extra value to your CV, this course could be a critical part of your future.

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