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Biology is the study of living organisms. It is concerned with studying microbes, classifying organisms and investigating different species and their interactions with each other and the natural environment.
Students will:
N/A
Unit 1: Cells, Living Processes and Biodiversity
Students can progress to study biology and related subjects at a more advanced level, for example Advanced Subsidiary Biology and Advanced Biology. For those progressing directly into employment, a GCSE in biology is relevant not only to the fields of science and medicine, but also to areas of commerce and public service that value problem-solving and practical skills.
Units 1 and 2 are each assessed by a written examination either at Foundation Tier (grades C–G) or Higher Tier (grades A*–D/E).
P2857DE10A
Session Code
1 Year(s)
Duration
Further Education
Mode of Study
2
Hours per Week
32
Number of Weeks
Interview Required
25/26
Academic Year
15/09/2025
Start Date
19:00-21:00
Time
Monday
Day/s
John.Moore@swc.ac.uk
Coordinator(s)
Total Annual Fee £217.00
Total Concessionary Fee £131.00
Fees Payable Each Year
**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?
P2857OE10A
Ruth.Muldoon@swc.ac.uk
P2857EE10A
16/09/2025
17:00-19:00
Tuesday
Pat.McQuaid@swc.ac.uk
P2857EE10B
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