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IGCSE Biology

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IGCSE Biology, the science of life, takes students on a journey to explore the incredibly diverse and fascinating world of living organisms. The course investigates core aspects such as cell structure, bodily functions, genetics, evolution, and the interactive relationships within ecosystems, following a standard international curriculum that closely integrates theory with practical scientific skills.

Common Challenges When Learning IGCSE Biology

Difficulty with the volume of terminology: Needing to memorize and accurately use a large number of specialized biological terms.
Challenge in understanding complex processes: Deeply grasping detailed physiological, biochemical, and genetic mechanisms that occur at multiple levels.
Requirement to link structure & function: Clearly understanding and explaining the intricate relationship between the structure and function of organs and organ systems.
Pressure regarding practical & analytical skills: Carefully performing experiments, accurately observing specimens, and analyzing and interpreting collected biological data.

Course Content

Unit 1: Characteristics and classification of living organisms

1.1: Characteristics of living organisms

1.2: Concept and use of a classification system

1.3: Features of organisms

Unit 2: Organisation of the organism

2.1: Cell structure and organisation

2.2: Size of specimens

Unit 3: Movement in and out of cells

3.1: Diffusion

3.2: Osmosis

3.3: Active transport

Unit 4: Biological molecules

4.1: Biological molecules

Unit 5: Enzymes

5.1: Enzymes

Unit 6: Plant nutrition

6.1: Photosynthesis

6.2: Leaf structure

Unit 7: Human nutrition

7.1: Diet

7.2: Digestive system

7.3: Physical digestion

7.4: Chemical digestion

7.5: Absorption

Unit 8: Transport in plants

8.1: Transport in plants

8.2: Water uptake

8.3: Transpiration

8.4: Translocation

Unit 9: Transport in animals

9.1: Circulatory systems

9.2: Heart

9.3: Blood vessels

9.4: Blood

Unit 10: Diseases and immunity

10.1: Diseases and immunity

Unit 11: Gas exchange in humans

11.1: Gas exchange in humans

Unit 12: Respiration

12.1: Respiration

12.2: Aerobic respiration

12.3: Anaerobic respiration

Unit 13: Excretion in humans

13.1: Excretion in humans

Unit 14: Coordination and response

14.1: Coordination and response

14.2: Sense organs

14.3: Hormones

14.4: Homeostasis

14.5: Tropic responses

Unit 15: Drugs

15.1: Drugs

Unit 16: Reproduction

16.1: Asexual reproduction

16.2: Sexual reproduction

16.3: Sexual reproduction in plants

16.4: Sexual reproduction in humans

16.5: Sex hormones in humans

16.6: Sexually transmitted infections

Unit 17: Inheritance

17.1: Chromosomes, genes and proteins

17.2: Mitosis

17.3: Meiosis

17.4: Monohybrid inheritance

Unit 18: Variation and selection

18.1: Variation

18.2: Adaptive features

18.3: Selection

Unit 19: Organisms and their environment

19.1: Energy flow

19.2: Food chains and food webs

19.3: Nutrient cycles

19.4: Population

Unit 20: Biotechnology and genetic engineering

20.1: Food supply

20.2: Habitat destruction

20.3: Pollution

20.4: Conservation

Unit 21: Human influences on ecosystems

21.1: Biotechnology and genetic modification

21.2: Biotechnology

21.3: Genetic modification

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Does studying IGCSE Biology require a lot of memorization?

IGCSE Biology involves a significant amount of terminology, names of species, body parts, and biological processes that need to be memorized. However, understanding the essence of concepts and the relationships between them is more important than rote learning alone. The ability to apply knowledge to explain phenomena is essential.

Does this subject require a foundational knowledge of Chemistry or Mathematics?

Basic knowledge of Chemistry (regarding atoms, molecules, simple chemical reactions) will be very helpful when studying topics such as biological molecules, enzymes, nutrition, respiration, and photosynthesis. Basic mathematical skills (calculating ratios, percentages, understanding graphs, simple statistics) are also necessary, especially in genetics and experimental data analysis.

What is the role of practical skills in IGCSE Biology?

Practical skills are very important. Students need to know how to use basic laboratory equipment (such as microscopes), perform experimental procedures safely and accurately, observe and record results, draw scientific diagrams, and process collected data. The practical assessment (Practical Paper or Alternative to Practical) is a compulsory part and constitutes a significant percentage of the grade.

How does IGCSE Biology (studied separately) differ from the Biology component in IGCSE Combined Science or Co-ordinated Science?

Studying IGCSE Biology as a separate subject (Separate Science) will go deeper and cover more detailed topics than the Biology knowledge taught in Combined Science or Co-ordinated Science programs (which are often equivalent to a Double Award). Studying Biology separately provides a more solid and detailed foundation, which is particularly useful if students intend to pursue Biology at the IB or A-Level.

For which university majors is studying IGCSE Biology good preparation?

This is an essential foundational subject for most fields in Life and Health Sciences, including Biology (various specializations), Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Food Science, Nutrition, Psychology (related to neurobiology), Sports Science, and many other related disciplines.

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How is the tuition fee for the IGCSE Biology course at Intertu calculated?

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Tra Nguyen

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