This subject contains a 4 day Compulsory Residential School.
This residential school covers a range of practical and laboratory work associated with the syllabus and develops technical skills in a number of laboratory skills areas. Topics undertaken in the laboratory include microscope skills, diffusion and osmosis practicals, animal and plant form and function practicals, functions of enzymes and carbohydrates practicals as well as biodiversity practicals. There is additionally a practical exam.