GCSE Biology (AQA)

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This course follows the GCSE Biology AQA (8461) specification, ensuring full coverage of the exam board requirements. Developed, reviewed and approved by subject experts, it covers everything you need to know to ace your exams.

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25

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99

Subject Lead

Amaan Ahmed

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Course Content

Introduction to GCSE Biology (AQA) 3 Lessons

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What is GCSE Biology?

1. Cell Biology

1.1 Cell Structure 5 Lessons

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1.1.1 Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes

1.1.2 Cell Specialisation

1.1.3 Cell Differentiation

1.1.4 Microscopy

1.1.5 Culturing Microorganisms

1.2 Cell Division 3 Lessons

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1.2.1 Chromosomes

1.2.2 Mitosis and the Cell Cycle

1.2.3 Stem Cells

1.3 Transport in Cells 3 Lessons

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1.3.1 Diffusion

1.3.3 Active Transport

2. Organisation

2.1 Principles of Organisation 1 Lesson

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2.1.1 Principles of Organisation

2.2 Animal Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems 7 Lessons

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2.2.1 The Human Digestive System

2.2.2 The Heart and Blood Vessels

2.2.4 Coronary Heart Disease: A Non-Communicable Disease

2.2.5 Health Issues

2.2.6 The Effect of Lifestyle on Some Non-Communicable Diseases

2.3 Plant Tissues, Organs and Systems 2 Lessons

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2.3.1 Plant Tissues

2.3.2 Plant Organ System

3. Infection and Response

3.1 Communicable Diseases 9 Lessons

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3.1.1 Communicable (Infectious) Diseases

3.1.2 Viral Diseases

3.1.3 Bacterial Diseases

3.1.4 Fungal Diseases

3.1.5 Protist Diseases

3.1.6 Human Defence Systems

3.1.7 Vaccination

3.1.8 Antibiotics and Painkillers

3.1.9 Discovery and Development of Drugs

3.2 Monoclonal Antibodies HT 2 Lessons

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3.2.1 Producing Monoclonal Antibodies HT

3.2.2 Uses of Monoclonal Antibodies HT

3.3 Plant Disease 2 Lessons

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3.3.1 Detection and Identification of Plant Diseases

3.3.2 Plant Defence Responses

4. Bioenergetics

4.1 Photosynthesis 3 Lessons

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4.1.1 Photosynthetic Reaction

4.1.2 Rate of Photosynthesis

4.1.3 Uses of Glucose from Photosynthesis

4.2 Respiration 3 Lessons

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4.2.1 Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration

4.2.2 Response to Exercise

4.2.3 Metabolism

5. Homeostasis and Response

5.1 Homeostasis 1 Lesson

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5.1.1 Homeostasis

5.2 The Human Nervous System 4 Lessons

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5.2.1 Structure and Function

5.2.2 The Brain

5.2.4 Control of Body Temperature

5.3 Hormonal Coordination in Humans 7 Lessons

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5.3.1 Human Endocrine System

5.3.2 Control of Blood Glucose Concentration

5.3.3 Maintaining Water and Nitrogen Balance in the Body

5.3.4 Hormones in Human Reproduction

5.3.5 Contraception

5.3.6 The Use of Hormones to Treat Infertility

5.3.7 Negative Feedback HT

5.4 Plant Hormones 2 Lessons

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5.4.1 Control and Coordination

5.4.2 Use of Plant Hormones HT

6. Inheritance, Variation and Evolution

6.1 Reproduction 8 Lessons

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6.1.1 Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

6.1.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

6.1.4 DNA and the Genome

6.1.5 DNA Structure

6.1.6 Genetic Inheritance

6.1.7 Inherited Disorders

6.1.8 Sex Determination

6.2 Variation and Evolution 5 Lessons

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6.2.1 Variation

6.2.2 Evolution

6.2.3 Selective Breeding

6.2.4 Genetic Engineering

6.3 The Development of Understanding of Genetics and Evolution 7 Lessons

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6.3.1 Theory of Evolution

6.3.2 Speciation

6.3.3 The Understanding of Genetics

6.3.4 Evidence for Evolution

6.3.6 Extinction

6.3.7 Resistant Bacteria

6.4 Classification of Living Organisms 1 Lesson

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6.4.1 Classification of Living Organisms

7. Ecology

7.1 Adaptations, Interdependence and Competition 4 Lessons

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7.1.1 Communities

7.1.2 Abiotic Factors

7.1.3 Biotic Factors

7.1.4 Adaptations

7.2 Organisation of an Ecosystem 4 Lessons

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7.2.1 Levels of Organisation

7.2.2 How Materials are Cycled

7.2.3 Decomposition

7.2.4 Impact of Environmental Change

7.3 Biodiversity and the Effect of Human Interaction on Ecosystems 6 Lessons

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7.3.1 Biodiversity

7.3.2 Waste Management

7.3.4 Deforestation

7.3.5 Global Warming

7.3.6 Maintaining Biodiversity

7.4 Trophic Levels in an Ecosystem 3 Lessons

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7.4.1 Trophic Levels

7.4.2 Pyramids of Biomass

7.4.3 Transfer of Biomass

7.5 Food Production 4 Lessons

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7.5.1 Factors Affecting Food Security

7.5.2 Farming Techniques

7.5.3 Sustainable Fisheries

7.5.4 Role of Biotechnology

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Introduction to GCSE Biology (AQA)

1.1 Cell Structure

1.2 Cell Division

1.3 Transport in Cells

2.1 Principles of Organisation

2.2 Animal Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems

2.3 Plant Tissues, Organs and Systems

3.1 Communicable Diseases

3.2 Monoclonal Antibodies HT

3.3 Plant Disease

4.1 Photosynthesis

4.2 Respiration

5.1 Homeostasis

5.2 The Human Nervous System

5.3 Hormonal Coordination in Humans

5.4 Plant Hormones

6.1 Reproduction

6.2 Variation and Evolution

6.3 The Development of Understanding of Genetics and Evolution

6.4 Classification of Living Organisms

7.1 Adaptations, Interdependence and Competition

7.2 Organisation of an Ecosystem

7.3 Biodiversity and the Effect of Human Interaction on Ecosystems

7.4 Trophic Levels in an Ecosystem

7.5 Food Production

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Exam Timetable

Paper 1

12 May 2026 • Afternoon

1h 45m

Paper 2

8 June 2026 • Morning

1h 45m

Amaan Ahmed

Subject Lead Amaan Ahmed

Nicola Shepherd

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