PHBiology Igcse Course Unit 2
Published 6/2026
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Language: English | Duration: 1h 1m | Size: 1.16 GB
Organization of the Organism
What you'll learn
In this course students will learn exactly what they need to know for their Biology IGCSE exams. Students will learn about
1. Describe and compare the structure of a plant cell with an animal cell, limited to
cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, ribosomes, mitochondria, vacuoles
2. Describe the structure of a bacterial cell, limited to: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, circular DNA, plasmids
3. Identify the cell structures listed in 1 and 2 in diagrams and images of plant, animal and bacterial cells
4. Describe the functions of the structures listed in 1 and 2 in plant, animal and bacterial cells
5. State that new cells are produced by division of existing cells
(a) ciliated cells - movement of mucus in the trachea and bronchi
(b) root hair cells - absorption
(c) palisade mesophyll cells - photosynthesis
(d) neurones - conduction of electrical impulses
(e) red blood cells - transport of oxygen
(f) ***** and egg cells (gametes) - reproduction
7. Describe the meaning of the terms: cell, tissue, organ, organ system and organism as illustrated by examples given in the syllabus
8. State and use the formula: magnification = image size ÷ actual size
9. Calculate magnification and size of biological specimens using millimetres as units
10. Convert measurements between millimetres (mm) and micrometres (μm)
Requirements
Access to a device to watch lessons - phone, tablet, or computer No textbook needed - everything is covered in the course
Description
This Biology course is structured specifically around the latest Cambridge iGCSE and GCE Biology syllabus, ensuring complete and accurate coverage of every objective students need to master for their examinations. Students preparing for AP Biology, IB Biology, or equivalent international curricula will also find this course highly valuable for building a thorough understanding of the theory component of their exams, as the core biological concepts covered are closely aligned across these specifications.
The course focuses onUnit 2: Organisation of the Organism, one of the most visually rich and frequently examined foundation units in the entire Biology course. A strong understanding of this unit is essential - cell structure, specialised cells, and biological organisation appear repeatedly across all papers and at every grade boundary.
Every syllabus objective is covered comprehensively, without overloading you with irrelevant material. The content is precise, focused, and directly aligned with what examiners expect - so you spend your time learning exactly what matters and nothing that does not. Throughout every lesson, real past paper questions are used to show you how this unit is examined, what a full-mark answer looks like, and the common mistakes that cost students marks every single year. You will know not just what to say, but how to say it - and equally importantly, what not to write.
The course builds strongexam technique alongside content knowledge, covering every question type across Papers 1, 2, 3 and 4 - from multiple choice and short answer to structured and extended response questions. Students leave this course knowing exactly how to approach any question on this unit regardless of how it is worded.
Every video lesson comes with adownloadable PDF resource that contains everything you need to know for that specific lesson - definitions, diagrams, key points and exam tips - all written and structured to match exactly what the syllabus requires. There is no need to open a textbook, search for revision guides, or look anything up online. Simply watch the lesson, download the PDF, study from it, and go straight to past papers. Everything you need is right here in one place.
Thepractical component is a core part of this course. Students work through two essential microscopy experiments - observing and examining animal cells and plant cells - with a deep focus on how to carry out the investigation correctly and how to record observations accurately. Students are also fully trained on how to measure and calculate magnification from microscope images, a skill that is tested directly in practical papers. Specific preparation is provided forPapers 5 and 6, ensuring students know exactly how to approach microscopy-based questions, biological drawings, and magnification calculations under exam conditions.
This course is ideal for students aiming for high achievement and A* grades in Biology examinations.
Who this course is for
IGCSE Biology Students Preparing for External Exams