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01/09/2026
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25/06/2027
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Level 2
Part-Time
NSCIP201 (2026/2027)
Nelson and Colne College - Nelson and Colne College, Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7YT
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Course Information

Course Information
The qualification is intended for those who need to upskill for job progression, gain entry requirements for a undergraduate degree or who have a keen interest in biology.
You will study:
- cell biology
- infection and response
- bioenergetics
- homeostasis and response
- inheritance, variation and evolution
- ecology practical
This course is delivered face to face at our Nelson and Colne College campus.
We suggest that students have GCSE maths or english at minimum Grade 4 and working towards the other GCSE at grade 4.
You will be externally assessed via two exams.
Learners who complete GCSE Biology can progress to a wide range of further study options, including Access to Higher Education programmes or vocational science and health-related courses.

In the longer term, this foundation can open pathways into careers such as healthcare, laboratory science, environmental and conservation work, education, and many other roles that value a strong understanding of biological principles.
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