A Level International Biology – LearnOnline Self-study

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LearnOnline International A-levels / Part-time / Science & Maths / Self Study /

£975.00

Price £975.00

What is LearnOnline Self-study Biology International A level?

Biology International A level is an online course for international students who wish to achieve the A level Biology qualification for entry into a British University.
Choosing to study with LearnOnline gives you a flexible approach to A Level Biology International. The course specification is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of Biology.
Teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and are assessed through written papers.

Course Information

Qualification: Biology International A level
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Qualification Code: YBI11
Start Date: Any
Exam Date: June / October
Duration: 360 hours
Support: Tutor support and exam preparation
Coursework: None
Course Specification: Edexcel A Level International Biology

Course Structure

Biology International A level course covers the following topics:

Unit 1: Molecules, Diet, Transport and Health
Unit 2: Cells, Development, Biodiversity and Conservation
Unit 3: Practical Skills in Biology I
Unit 4: Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity
Unit 5: Respiration, Internal Environment, Coordination and Gene Technology
Unit 6: Practical Skills in Biology II

Entry Requirements

We recommend a GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in Biology and a strong grasp of English and Maths.

What's Included with LearnOnline

• 24/7 access to the LearnOnline training platform
• All learning documentation (including textbooks)*
• Dedicated course tutor
• Tutor-marked assignments feedback
• Up to 36 months priority tutor support
• Two tutor-marked past papers

*NOTE* Textbooks are posted to wherever you are in the world, we pay for the postage, but there may be additional charges for receipt of the books, which we are not responsible for.
We cannot guarantee the length of time for books to be shipped, but where possible we will send the eBook code so that you can access the content of the book online before the physical book arrives.

Tutor Support Assignments

The most important part of your online A level Biology International LearnOnline course (apart from you) is your dedicated tutor. Every LearnOnline tutor has extensive academic experience and have taught A level Biology International in the classroom as well as online. During your enrolment onto the course, you will be assigned your tutor who will support you for up to 36 months during your studies. You can contact your tutor via email or using the LearnOnline messaging system with any questions.

Your A level Biology International course contains a number of assignments which your course tutor will mark, grade and give you valuable feedback on throughout your study.

Examinations

Examinations

Unit 1: Molecules, Diet, Transport and Health – WBI11/01

Molecules, Transport and Health
Membranes, Proteins, DNA and Gene Expression

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 30 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

Unit 2: Cells, Development, Biodiversity and Conservation – WBI12/01

Cell Structure, Reproduction and Development
Plant Structure and Function, Biodiversity and Conservation

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 30 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

Unit 3: Practical Skills in Biology I – WBI13/01

Students are expected to develop experimental skills, and a knowledge and understanding of experimental techniques, by carrying out a range of practical experiments and investigations while they study Units 1 and 2.

This unit will assess students’ knowledge and understanding of experimental procedures and techniques that were developed in Units 1 and 2.

20% of total IAS marks, 10% of total IAL marks
1 hour 20 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

Unit 4: Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity – WBI14/01

Energy Flow, Ecosystems and the Environment
Microbiology, Immunity and Forensics

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 45 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

Unit 5: Respiration, Internal Environment, Coordination and Gene Technology – WBI15/01

Respiration, Muscles and the Internal Environment
Coordination, Response and Gene Technology

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 45 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

Unit 6: Practical Skills in Biology II – WBI16/01

Students are expected to develop further the experimental skills and knowledge of understanding of experimental techniques they acquired in Units 1 and 2, by carrying out a range of practical experiments and investigations while they studied units 4 and 5.

This unit will assess students’ knowledge and understanding of the experimental procedures and techniques developed in units 1, 2, 4 and 5.

20% of total IAS marks, 10% of total IAL marks
1 hour 20 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

It is your responsibility to find an exam centre who can host exams for this course before you sign up and we recommend you book your exams 6 months prior to the date of exams.

Exams are not included in the course fees.