Course Summary
This course offers the opportunity for adults to study a full GCSE in biology following the AQA specification. This course is suitable for adults wishing to gain a qualification in biology that may be a requirement for other careers such as teaching or nursing. It can be studied alongside GCSE Chemistry as well. Also, when studied along side maths and English GCSE an ideal outcome will be the student gaining 4 GCSEs for entry onto level 3 courses.
Course Content
The GCSE Biology covers content in the following areas:-
1. Cell biology
2. Organisation
3. Infection and response
4. Bioenergetics
5. Homeostasis and response
6. Inheritance, variation and evolution
7. Ecology
Course Assessment
This course is examined at the end of the year in May and June with two exams, both 1hr 45mins each.
Qualifications
Upon successful completion you will achieve a GCSE grade from 1 to 9 in biology.
Progression
Learners completing this course often go on to careers in health and education.
Entry Requirements
This course is ideally suited for learners that are working towards their GCSE in maths and English.
*Can I get help with fees?
Funding may be available to support your learning as an adult (aged 19+) studying at Dudley College in the following circumstances:
- If the course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and they have given us permission to offer it at no cost to you and live in the WMCA area.
- If the course is part of the ‘Free Courses for Jobs’ government scheme and you are unemployed or working for a low wage.
- If the course is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) / WMCA and you meet certain criteria (such as this being the first qualification of this type and level you are studying, or unemployed, or working for a low wage).
Your personal circumstances and the funding available to you will be discussed at enrolment, if would useful if you bring evidence including proof of income / benefits; proof of age (i.e. driving licence); prior qualifications.
English & Maths: If you have not previously achieved GCSE grade C or above in English and/or maths, you can study these for free.