Science - Biology (Higher)

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Course details
This Higher Level Biology course is designed for students who need an equivalent qualification at GCSE level and consists of 12 assignments. Approximate self-study time is four hours per week.

There are no prerequisites for starting this course, however a reasonable level of proficiency in arithmetical skills is assumed.

Students should study all the topics on the Equivalency Testing syllabus before booking an examination. Brief details of the syllabus are provided below, and full information can be requested by emailing  info@equivalencytesting.com.

Course materials
Assignment booklet and revision guide is provided.

Tutor:
Students are allocated a specialist tutor who mark assignments and give constructive feedback where necessary. Tutor contact is by email only.

 

Examination details:
A Higher Level Science Biology examination is 2 hours in duration. The approximate number of marks for this paper is 126.

Examination materials:
Pencils, pencil sharpener, rubber, pens, working scientific calculator. Online examinations require a PC or laptop with working camera.

Examination grades:
Students need to achieve Grade 4 to pass, but some universities stipulate that a Grade 5 pass is necessary:

Grade 1 (25% to 34%)
Grade 2 (35% to 44%)
Grade 3 (45% to 54%)
Grade 4 pass (55% to 64%)
Grade 5 pass (65% to 74%)
Grade 6 pass (75% to 84%)
Grade 7 pass (85% to 100%)

When can I take the exam?
New dates are added regularly. Check Exam Dates page for availability.

Topics covered in this unit:

  • Keeping healthy
  • Nerves and hormones
  • The use and abuse of drugs
  • Interdependence and adaptation
  • Genetic variation, its control and evolution
  • Cells and simple cell transport
  • Proteins – their functions and uses
  • Cell division and inheritance
  • Gaseous exchange – Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
  • Transport systems in plants and animals
  • Homeostasis
  • Humans and their environment

    • Coursework and Examination

    Students can choose our combined ‘home study and exam’ option in the core subjects of Maths, English, Biology and Combined Science. This flexible approach means home study coursework can be completed any time, and examinations are scheduled on a weekly basis.

    Email info@equivalencytesting.com to request full details on the subject you would like to study.

    Examination only

    If you have completed the course, or you want to choose an ‘exam only’ apply here to sit an examination.
     

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