IB Biology Diploma (Block A)

Applications Open: - Friday 7 November 2025

Applications Close: - Sunday 15 February 2026

Entry Requirements: - Dependent on course

How to Apply: - Please visit our website to make your application using the Applicaa system https://www.welcometonsfg.org.uk/sixthform/

Student profile

Has a passion for learning about living systems and want to take their GCSE Science further. They will enjoy learning and working in both practical activities and independently to discover new things.

They will want to understand the natural world and seek to discover the fundamental reasons behind how living things work. Studying any STEM subject to a higher level gains hugely transferable skills that can be applied to many careers.

Why this course?

The IB diploma course is designed to develop an inquiring learner who wants to deepen their knowledge in biological principles. It provides an opportunity to study how scientists work through a practical project and an individual investigation.

Topics covered include:

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Evolution, Physiology.

2 written papers will cover 80% of the overall marks with 20% awarded to the Individual Assessment of a Scientific Project.

Numerous practical activities will be undertaken over the 2 year course as well as a collaborative group project.

GENERIC IB ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSE'S 4-9, including English Language

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 66 in Combined science, 6 maths, or in Triple Science 6 in Biology, 5 in Chemistry, 5 Physics (must be higher tier).

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