Course programme

We cover most of the MATSEC Biology Advanced (AM) syllabus in 2 years with a 2 hour lesson once every week. We answer past paper questions in periodic tests and during lessons close to the exam. To cover additional topics in the syllabus, an optional extra weekly session is also held in summer.

Main session topics:

Biochemistry & Enzymes
Cells and transport across membranes
DNA Replication
Protein Synthesis
Microscopy
Viruses
Plant Tissues & Water Transport in Plants
Gaseous Exchange
Transport (Circulation) in Animals
Homeostasis and Hormones
Ecology
Respiration and metabolism
Photosynthesis
Nervous system
Genetics
Evolution
Muscles
Biotechnology
Osmoregulation and excretion
Immunity
Statistics in Biology

Extra session topics:

Plant tissues
Animal epithelial tissues
Plant life cycles reproduction
Reproduction in humans
Classification / Diversity of life
Cell division

Where? When? How much?

Lessons are in class in Birkirkara or online with the link provided by the tutor. Lessons are 2 hours long and the fee is 20 euros per lesson. The extra session is held every Wednesday from 5.00 to 7.00pm, while the main session is held every Thursday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.