IGCSE in Biology
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Exam Board Information:
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Assessment Details:
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Cambridge IGCSE® Biology - 0610
Paper 1- (45 minutes). A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 questions. Questions will be based on the
Core syllabus content. This paper will be weighted at 30% of the final total mark.
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Paper 2 - (45 minutes). A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 questions. Questions will be based on the
Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement). This paper will be weighted at 30% of the final total mark.
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Paper 3 - (1 hour 15 minutes). A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. Questions
will be based on the Core syllabus content. 80 marks. This paper will be weighted at 50% of the final total
mark.
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Paper 4 (1 hour 15 minutes). A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. Questions
will be based on the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement). 80 marks. This paper will be weighted
at 50% of the final total mark.
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Paper 5 (1 hour 15 minutes). Practical Test. Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7.
The paper is structured to assess grade ranges A*–G. 40 marks. This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final
total mark.
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Paper 6 (1 hour). Alternative to Practical. Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7.
The paper is structured to assess grade ranges A*–G. 40 marks This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final
total mark.
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Course Content ( what will be covered in the course?):
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1. Characteristics and
classification of living
organisms
2. Organisation of the
organism
3. Movement in
and out of cells
4. Biological
molecules
5. Enzymes
6. Plant nutrition
7. Human nutrition
8. Transport in
plants
9. Transport in
animals
10. Diseases and
immunity
11. Gas exchange in
humans
12. Respiration
13. Excretion in
humans
14. Coordination
and response
15. Drugs
16. Reproduction
17. Inheritance
18. Variation and
selection
19. Organisms and
their environment
20. Biotechnology
and genetic
engineering
21. Human
influences on
ecosystems
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What skills will be developed during the course?
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knowledge and understanding of the material, physical and living worlds
understanding of the nature of science and its applications and the inter relationships between science
and society
an understanding of the importance of scale in science
application of knowledge and understanding of the scientific process through hypotheses, theories and
concepts
understanding of the relationships between hypotheses,evidence, theories and explanations
awareness of risk and the ability to assess potential risk in the context of potential benefits
application of observational, practical, enquiry and problem-solving skills and understanding in
laboratory, field and other learning environments
ability to evaluate claims based on science through critical analysis of the methodology, evidence and
conclusions
develop their skills in communication, mathematics and the use of technology in scientific contexts.
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Career opportunities with this qualification:
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Take control of your future
Biology offers a wide range of career options and opportunities for school-leavers, graduates, postgraduates.
Whichever stage of your career you're at - from deciding whether to study biology at school, college or
university, to working out what to do after you graduate - the Society of Biology is here to help.
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Working as a biologist
First of all, there's no such thing as a typical biologist. Entering a career in biology could take you in almost any
direction you can think of, and to anywhere in the world.
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For further information, please contact:
For further information speak to Miss Bridgewater or one of your Science teachers. Additional information can
be found on the web at http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-
biology-0610/
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