Cambridge IGCSE Biology Notes
The Cambridge IGCSE Biology course is an internationally recognized curriculum designed for students typically around ages 14 to 16. It covers a range of biological topics to help students develop an understanding of life sciences, including plant and animal biology, cell biology, genetics, human physiology, ecology, and evolution. The course emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through experiments, observation, and analysis, providing students with a solid foundation in biology.
The Cambridge IGCSE exams test students through a combination of multiple-choice, short-answer, and structured questions, and they may also include practical assessments. The curriculum prepares students for advanced study in biology or related fields, equipping them with skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and scientific reasoning.
Students completing the IGCSE Biology course gain a certificate from Cambridge Assessment International Education, recognized by educational institutions and employers worldwide.
Candidates study the following topics:
- Characteristics and classification of living organisms
- Organisation of the organism
- Movement into and out of cells
- Biological molecules
- Enzymes
- Plant nutrition
- Human nutrition
- Transport in plants
- Transport in animals
- Diseases and immunity
- Gas exchange in humans
- Respiration
- Excretion in humans
- Coordination and response
- Drugs
- Reproduction
- Inheritance
- Variation and selection
- Organisms and their environment
- Human influences on ecosystems
- Biotechnology and genetic modification