The course is designed as a fast-track course for those who already have some
knowledge of Biology. It is aimed at mature students who wish to gain a
single-science GCSE Biology qualification most likely in order to help them to
progress with their studies, either to gain entry to an Access course, degree,
PGCE programme or a health-related profession.
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Biology GCSE (Fast-Track)
Level 2 - Intermediate
Biology GCSE (Fast-Track)
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Entry
Fees
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Matthew Boulton College
13-01-2025
Free*
TBC
Sutton Coldfield College
13-01-2025
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 18 Weeks
As this is a fast-track course a suitable level of prior education is needed. You will need a minimum of a grade 3 (D grade) at GCSE or equivalent in both English and Maths – Evidence of achieving these needs to be brought with you in order to qualify for enrolment. Scientific understanding to grade 3 (D grade) level in science is obviously vital as the pace of teaching is particularly fast on this fast-track programme. You will also have an informal interview with a course tutor at enrolment.
Students are involved in a range of activities. You will be assessed throughout the year with end of topic tests, mock examinations and regular homework. You will be expected to maintain a high level of attendance and complete all work set to a high standard to be eligible for exam entry. The award is 100% examination, all students must sit the 2 exams in the summer.
A GCSE Biology qualification could enable you to progress onto many higher level courses in science. It is also a basic requirement for many degree courses especially entry for PGCE programmes or work within the healthcare industry.
We work with companies in the health sector such as Alder Hey Hospital – Intensive care unit; companies in Ecology and conservation such as Birmingham Canals society; companies who work in environmental areas such as Severn Trent Water company.
Cell biology, Organisation, Infection and response, bioenergetics, homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution, ecology and key ideas.