Cambridge International · IGCSE
0610 IGCSE Biology
Extended candidates take Papers 2, 4 and 5 or 6; Core candidates take Papers 1, 3 and 5 or 6.
Source: Cambridge International 0610 specification · Confirm the syllabus year with your school.
Papers 2, 4Extended21 topics
- Characteristics and classification of living organisms
Characteristics and classification · Microorganisms and viruses2 lessons - Organisation of the organism
Cell structure · Specialised cells and magnification2 lessons - Movement into and out of cells
Diffusion and osmosis · Active transport and surface area2 lessons - Biological molecules
Biological molecules and food tests1 lessons - Enzymes
Enzyme action1 lessons - Plant nutrition
Photosynthesis · Leaf structure and mineral ions2 lessons - Human nutrition
Diet · Digestion and absorption2 lessons - Transport in plants
Xylem, phloem and water uptake · Transpiration and translocation2 lessons - Transport in animals
Heart and circulation · Blood vessels and blood2 lessons - Diseases and immunity
Disease and immunity1 lessons - Gas exchange in humans
Breathing and gas exchange1 lessons - Respiration
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration1 lessons - Excretion in humans
Kidneys and excretion1 lessons - Coordination and response
Nervous system and the eye · Hormones and homeostasis · Tropisms3 lessons - Drugs
Medicinal and misused drugs1 lessons - Reproduction
Reproduction in plants · Human reproduction2 lessons - Inheritance
Chromosomes and cell division · Monohybrid inheritance2 lessons - Variation and selection
Variation, mutation and selection1 lessons - Organisms and their environment
Food chains and energy flow · Nutrient cycles · Populations and sampling3 lessons - Human influences on ecosystems
Food production · Pollution and conservation2 lessons - Biotechnology and genetic modification
Biotechnology and fermenters · Genetic modification2 lessons
Papers 1, 3Core21 topics
- Characteristics and classification of living organisms
Characteristics and classification · Microorganisms and viruses2 lessons - Organisation of the organism
Cell structure · Specialised cells and magnification2 lessons - Movement into and out of cells
Diffusion and osmosis · Active transport and surface area2 lessons - Biological molecules
Biological molecules and food tests1 lessons - Enzymes
Enzyme action1 lessons - Plant nutrition
Photosynthesis · Leaf structure and mineral ions2 lessons - Human nutrition
Diet · Digestion and absorption2 lessons - Transport in plants
Xylem, phloem and water uptake · Transpiration and translocation2 lessons - Transport in animals
Heart and circulation · Blood vessels and blood2 lessons - Diseases and immunity
Disease and immunity1 lessons - Gas exchange in humans
Breathing and gas exchange1 lessons - Respiration
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration1 lessons - Excretion in humans
Kidneys and excretion1 lessons - Coordination and response
Nervous system and the eye · Hormones and homeostasis · Tropisms3 lessons - Drugs
Medicinal and misused drugs1 lessons - Reproduction
Reproduction in plants · Human reproduction2 lessons - Inheritance
Chromosomes and cell division · Monohybrid inheritance2 lessons - Variation and selection
Variation, mutation and selection1 lessons - Organisms and their environment
Food chains and energy flow · Nutrient cycles · Populations and sampling3 lessons - Human influences on ecosystems
Food production · Pollution and conservation2 lessons - Biotechnology and genetic modification
Biotechnology and fermenters · Genetic modification2 lessons
Papers 5, 6Practical Test or Alternative to Practical1 topics
- Practical skills
Practical skills in biology1 lessons