AS LEVEL BIOLOGY CIE

Course code: 9700

Delivery method: Online

Course duration: 12 Months. However, you can complete the course in a year or less.

Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed

Award achieved: CIE AS Level Biology

Awarding body: CIE

Brief:

An introduction to biology provides information on how life functions on Earth. For people who want to work with animals, in the medical field, or in the marine environment, it is a must. The certificate provides evidence of this level of in-depth learning on your CV, opens doors to A Level credentials, and facilitates higher education.

During this A Level Biology course you will explore a number of topics such as Cellular Structure and Function, Biological Molecules, Enzymes, Cell Membranes and Transport and many more topics to explore.

After passing the test and the practical evaluations (as given by CIE), you will have earned an internationally recognised CIE AS Level Biology certification.

SKILLED GAINED

Knowledge regarding the formation and interaction of biological substances and cells

Recognising this challenging topic in its context

Utilising scientific methods in the field of biology

acquiring the ability to think critically

COURSE CONTENT

1 Cell structure

1.1 The microscope in cell studies

1.2 Cells as the basic units of living

organisms

2 Biological molecules

2.1 Testing for biological molecules

2.2 Carbohydrates and lipids

continued

2.3 Proteins

2.4 Water

3 Enzymes

3.1 Mode of action of enzymes

3.2 Factors that affect enzyme

action

4 Cell membranes and transport

4.1 Fluid mosaic membranes

4.2 Movement into and out of cells

5 The mitotic cell cycle

5.1 Replication and division of nuclei

and cells

5.2 Chromosome behaviour in

mitosis

6 Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

6.1 Structure of nucleic acids and

replication of DNA

6.2 Protein synthesis

7 Transport in plants

7.1 Structure of transport tissues

7.2 Transport mechanisms

8 Transport in mammals

8.1 The circulatory system

8.2 Transport of oxygen and carbon

dioxide

8.3 The heart

9 Gas exchange

9.1 The gas exchange system

10 Infectious diseases

10.1 Infectious diseases

10.2 Antibiotics

11 Immunity

11.1 The immune system

11.2 Antibodies and vaccination

AS Level candidates also study practical skills.

ASSESSMENT

Paper 1

• Multiple Choice

• 1 hour 15 minutes

• 40 marks

• 40 multiple-choice questions

• Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus

• content.

• Externally assessed

• 31% of the AS Level

Paper 2

• AS Level Structured

• Questions 1 hour 15 minutes

• 60 marks

• Structured questions

• Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus

• content.

• Externally assessed

• 46% of the AS Level

• 23% of the A Level

Paper 3

• Advanced Practical Skills

• 2 hours

• 40 marks

• Practical work and structured questions

• Questions are based on the practical skills

• in the Practical assessment section of the

• syllabus.

• The context of the questions may be outside

• the syllabus content.

• Externally assessed

• 23% of the AS Level

• 11.5% of the A Level

METHOD OF STUDY

Online

The course is primarily an online course using a Learning Management System (LMS).

The online course has many features that cannot be printed such as embedded videos, forums and interactive tests.

The course includes Tutor Marked Assessments which you access and submit through the online system.

Tutor support:

Our Self-Learning Courses let you choose when you want to learn and how fast you want to go. Our Course is designed for the self-study method, and most students are fine without help.

However, we understand every student is not the same, you can choose to add one year of tutor support for only £55 per year .You will receive tutor feedback and support by email for 12 months.

One-on-one Support:

One-on-one Tutors are available online across all subjects. All Tutors are fully qualified. When working one-on-one with a tutor, the child is the session’s focus. Individual students receive better and more personalised feedback. One-on-one tutoring can help you learn more than just the answer to a problem. Tutoring is flexible based on needs.

A personal tutor will take the time to understand the child’s strengths and weaknesses and work with them and their parents to establish common goals. The tutor will provide undivided attention to the student’s specific needs, adapting as necessary to achieve a common goal throughout the session.

One-on-one tutoring fees start from £30 per hour. Please get in touch with us if you need one-on-one tutor support.

How do I get my course?

Online

If the course you have bought is delivered online you will receive your login details by 2pm the next working day.

What do I do next?

All the information you need to complete your course will be included in your study guide. Once you have your course you will be good to go!

Everyone at Oxford College Of Education wishes you the best of luck on your studying journey! We know it’s both rewarding and challenging and ultimately what a difference that qualification will make to your career path and life.

Good luck!

AS Exam

AS exams in the UK are usually held in May or June. The exact dates can vary, so check with your school or the exam board for the specific dates. Furthermore, AS Level exams can be conducted in the UK and internationally.

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