Biology IB
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Course summary
Biology is the study of life. Biologists attempt to understand the living world at all levels using many different approaches and techniques. At one end of the scale is the cell, its molecular construction and complex metabolic reactions. At the other end of the scale biologists investigate the interactions that make whole ecosystems functions. An interest in life is natural for humans; not only are we living organisms ourselves, but we depend on many species for our survival, are threatened by some and co-exist with many more. The Post-16 IB Biology course explores the following topic areas: Core 1. Cell biology 2. Molecular biology 3. Genetics 4. Ecology 5. Evolution and biodiversity 6. Human Physiology Additional higher level (AHL) 7. Nucleic acids 8. Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis 9. Plant biology 10. Genetics and evolution 11. Animal physiology Assessment Method External Assessment (80%) Paper 1: Multiple Choice Questions Paper 2: Written responses for SL & HL core Paper 3: Written responses for option unit and practical skills Internal Assessment (20%) A written report on the findings of an experiment conducted by students.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 7-7 in Combined Science | — |
Biology | Grade 7 in Biology | — |
As published by the school
5+ GCSE 9-4 grades Grade 6 in Mathematics Grade 7-7+ in Combined Science or Grade 7 in Biology
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Assessment
External Assessment (80%) Paper 1: Multiple Choice Questions Paper 2: Written responses for SL & HL core Paper 3: Written responses for option unit and practical skills Internal Assessment (20%) A written report on the findings of an experiment conducted by students.
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