Biology

Course summary

Content is in four modules, each divided into key topics: Module 1: Development of practical skills in biology Planning Implementing Analysis Evaluation Module 2: Foundations in biology •Cell structure •Biological molecules •Nucleotides and nucleic acids •Enzymes •Biological membranes •Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organization Module 3: Exchange and transport •Exchange surfaces •Transport in animals •Transport in plants Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease •Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system •Biodiversity •Classification and evolution •Students gain practical skills throughout the course. These are assessed in the written examinations.