Biology

Why study Biology?

Edexcel IGCSE Biology provides a rigorous, demanding, and inclusive biology specification, which helps you not only love our natural world, but to be inspired by it. The fascinating relationships and interactions that exist between animals, plants and microorganisms provide the basis of what is taught in lessons. The breadth and depth of content allows you to develop the skills essential for further study at A Level, as well as helping you to understand scientific developments in the field.

What does the course cover?

There are five core syllabus areas covered in the Edexcel IGCSE syllabus, including: n The nature and variety of living organisms n Structures and functions in living organisms n Reproduction and inheritance n Ecology and the environment n Use of biological resources

How is the course examined?

Students will sit two externally assessed papers:

Biology Paper 1

2 hours in length, worth 61.1% of the final grade. This paper features a mixture of different question styles, including multiple choice questions, short answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions. This paper assesses core material from the specification (not in bold).

Biology Paper 2

1 hour 15 minutes in length, worth 38.9% of the final grade. This paper features a mixture of different question styles, including multple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions. This paper assesses all content from the specification (including sections in bold).