The subject entails a detailed study of the mechanics of plant and animal life, both in theoretical and practical terms. It studies the physical and chemical structure, function, development and evolution of living organisms. Topics covered include biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, genetics and ecology. There is also a strong practical element to the course, which aids understanding of the theoretical material and contributes to the final grade. The practical skills assessed are those of planning, carrying out experiments and drawing conclusions. Human Biology covers much of the same material, but with a closer focus on issues such as the causes and control of various diseases in homo sapiens, and the interaction of physiological systems across the lifespan of an individual.
5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Maths and English or equivalent international qualifications. For international students who have taken IELTS, we require an overall score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the reading and writing components. For international students who have taken IGCSE English (Second Language), we require grade 5 or above. A minimum of grade 5 in one of GCSE Biology, GCSE Science or IGCSE Double Science or international equivalent.
Paper 1 Any content from topics 1– 4, including relevant practical skills 35% / 91 marks Written exam: 2 hours 76 marks: a mixture of short- and long-answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2 Topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills 35% / 91 marks Written exam: 2 hours 76 marks: a mixture of short- and long-answer questions 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3 Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills 30% / 78 marks Written exam: 2 hours 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | |
| Boarding Fee | £28,635 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 12 King Edward Street, Oxford, OX1 4HT |
The subject entails a detailed study of the mechanics of plant and animal life, both in theoretical and practical terms. It studies the physical and chemical structure, function, development and evolution of living organisms. Topics covered include biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, genetics and ecology. There is also a strong practical element to the course, which aids understanding of the theoretical material and contributes to the final grade. The practical skills assessed are those of planning, carrying out experiments and drawing conclusions. Human Biology covers much of the same material, but with a closer focus on issues such as the causes and control of various diseases in homo sapiens, and the interaction of physiological systems across the lifespan of an individual.
5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Maths and English or equivalent international qualifications. For international students who have taken IELTS, we require an overall score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the reading and writing components. For international students who have taken IGCSE English (Second Language), we require grade 5 or above. A minimum of grade 5 in one of GCSE Biology, GCSE Science or IGCSE Double Science or international equivalent.
Paper 1 Any content from topics 1– 4, including relevant practical skills 35% / 91 marks Written exam: 2 hours 76 marks: a mixture of short- and long-answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2 Topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills 35% / 91 marks Written exam: 2 hours 76 marks: a mixture of short- and long-answer questions 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3 Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills 30% / 78 marks Written exam: 2 hours 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles
