Page 10 - Guidance Subject Guide
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Biology
Syllabus
Recommendations
The Biology course covers the following
areas: Biology is a subject requiring memory and
Human Biology understanding. Therefore students taking
Plant Biology this option should:
Ecology realise this is a long course
The Cell (45 chapters)
Enzymes realise there is a lot of memory
Genetics
Microbiology work involved
Reproduction be disciplined about learning a lot of
It requires students to complete 20 material
mandatory experiments
Examination Requirements
3 hour written exam in June
Section A - 25%
Short answer questions - Do 5 from 6 Biology is often a core subject in
Section B - 15% Science related courses.
Experiments - Do 2 from 3
Section C - 60%
Long answer questions - Do 4 from 6
Possible Career Options
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