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BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY

CAIE 9700

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Recommended A/A* Grade at IGCSE Biology, and IGCSE Chemistry and Mathematics.
Minimum of Grade B. Applicants with A or A* will be given priority.
Pupils obtaining C Grades will not be considered.

Course Outline

AS Level A2 Level

• Cell Structure • Energy and Respiration

• Biological Molecules • Photosynthesis
• Enzymes • Homeostasis

• Cell Membranes and Transport • Co-ordination and Control

• Cell and Nuclear Division • Inherited Change
• Genetic Control • Selection and Evolution

• Transport • Biodiversity and Conservation
• Gas Exchange • Gene Technology

• Infectious Diseases • Applications of each topic included in topic

• Immunity

Assessment Useful Websites • Geneticist
Advanced Subsidiary (AS) www.cambridgestudents.org.uk • Genetic engineer
www.biology-online.org • Bio-mechanical Engineer
Three papers www.biologyguide.net • Pharmacist
Paper 1: Multiple Choice – 1 hour www.newscientist.com • Zoologist
Paper 2: Structured questions – 1 www.mrothery.co.uk • Botanist
hour 15 mins www.cellsalive.com • Ecologist / Conservationist
Paper 3: Advanced Practical Skills www.sixthsense.osfc.as.uk.biol- • Biochemist
– 2 hours ogy • Veterinarian
www.revisiontime.com/aBio.htm • Vet assistant
A2 Level • Marine biologist
Two papers Related Careers • Wildlife biologist
Paper 4: Structured questions – 2 • Agricultural research
hours • Life science researcher • Forest service
Paper 5: Planning, Analysis and • Doctor / dentist / veterinary • Soil scientist
Evaluation – 1 hour 15 mins. surgeon / physiotherapist / • Horticulturist
nurse /Gene therapist etc
• Bio-medical specialist
• Biotechnologist
• Forensic Scientist

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