Rumi School of Innovative Sciences (RSIS)

Biology

GCSE · WJEC / Eduqas

WJEC Eduqas GCSE Biology (Triple Science) covers cell biology, organisation (organs and organ systems), infection and response, bioenergetics (photosynthesis and respiration), homeostasis and response, inheritance/variation/evolution, and ecology.

Biology at GCSE combines genuine recall (naming structures, processes) with applied understanding (explaining why a process happens, not just what it's called) which is where many students lose marks despite knowing the content.

Curriculum Breakdown

Important Topics

  • Cell BiologyCell structure, division and specialisation.
  • OrganisationOrgans, organ systems and how they work together.
  • Infection & ResponsePathogens, the immune system and vaccination.
  • BioenergeticsPhotosynthesis and respiration.
  • Homeostasis & ResponseThe nervous system, hormones and maintaining balance.
  • Inheritance, Variation & EvolutionGenetics, natural selection and evolution.
  • EcologyEcosystems, populations and human environmental impact.