Biology
St Joseph's College - Suffolk
01473690281
Belstead Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP2 9DR
Course summary

1 Biological molecules Biology: Cells; Specialised Cells & Tissues. Chemistry: Atoms; Moles; Titrations & Concentrations. Physics: Waves & Communication 2 Cells Cell structure; Microscope work; Transport across cell membranes; Cell recognition & the immune system 3 Exchange of substances Gaseous exchange; Mass transport; Transport in animals & Transport in plants 4 Genetics and variation Genetic information; Evolution & disease; DNA & protein synthesis; Biodiversity; Classification & evolution 5 Energy transfer Photosynthesis; Respiration; Ecosystems & Nutrient cycles 6 Communication, homeostasis and energy Communication and homeostasis; Excretion as an example of homeostatic control; Neuronal control; Hormonal control; Plant & animal response 7 Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Cellular control; Patterns of inheritance; Ecosystems; Populations & sustainability 8 The control of gene expression Manipulating genomes; Cloning & biotechnology

Entry requirements

For students wishing to study BTEC courses, the expectation is that they would hold five GCSEs at grade 4 or above ( the equivalent of the previous C grades). For students wishing to study A-level courses, we would expect that four of their GCSE grades would be at grade 8 or above for them to complete thier course

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Sections 1–4 91 2hr 35% Paper 2: Sections 5–8 91 2hr 35% Paper 3: Sections 1–8 78 2hr 30% Practical endorsement: students will cover set practical tasks in which their skills will be assessed internally. The skills covered will also be assessed in the written examinations. Pass/Fail Ongoing throughout the course Reported separately

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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AddressBelstead Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP2 9DR