LRN International GCSE Biology (6210)

Accreditation	LRN International GCSEs are GLOBALLY RECOGNISED qualifications designed specifically for INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES and are available outside the United Kingdom. Candidates based in England refer to the Ofqual register.
Grading	9 to 1
Assessment	Written exam papers and practical demonstration of skills
Guided Learning Hours	130

What you'll learn

Cell formation, structure and functions
Movement in and out of cells
Biological molecules and human digestion
Respiratory system
Transport in animals
Disease, immunity and drugs
Plants
Coordination, response and excretion
Reproduction
Genetics, inheritance, classification,variation and selection
Organisms and human influence on the environment
Biotechnology and genetic engineering

Introduction

This specification provides an overview to the LRN International GCSE Biology. This document is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers (and other related staff) and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.

Objective

The LRN International GCSE Biology is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability, to work scientifically in both practical and theoretical terms across a range of biological concepts, functions and processes. The qualification is designed to promote understanding of the complex and diverse phenomena of the natural world including plants cell biology, animals cell biology, human body (including heart and the circulatory system, digestion and the respiratory system), disease, health and drug use.

Mode of Delivery

This qualification has been constructed to be delivered within centres. Centres will need to demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities and competence to deliver. However, centres must be able to demonstrate, in line with LRN’s criteria, that they have the means, capability, capacity and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) to deliver by the method chosen by the centre.

Progression

The LRN International GCSE Business Studies has been designed to reflect the wide variation in candidates’ origins, levels of education and career aims. Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the candidate to progress to:

1. Similar level 2 qualification in Biology;
2. LRN Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Pre-A Foundation Studies;
3. LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies;
4. A higher level of any qualification – e.g. A-Level, Diploma
5. Vocationally Related Qualifications

Breakdown of Assessment Objectives

AO1 – demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
• scientific ideas
• scientific techniques and procedures

AO2 – apply knowledge and understanding of:
• scientific ideas
• scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures l

AO3 – analyse information and ideas to:
• interpret and evaluate
• make judgements and draw conclusions
• develop and improve experimental procedures

Assessment

The assessment for this qualification consists of (i) written exam papers, and (ii) practical demonstration of skills, set and marked by the LRN.

Results

Exam series are in:
• January (results released in March)
• June (results released in August)
• November (results released in January)

Re-takes

Whereas candidates can re-take the whole qualification as often as they wish, individual components cannot be re-taken as it is a traditional linear specification. Please remember, one entry per qualification is sufficient and will cover all the question papers including certification.