IB BIOLOGY

IBDP Biology Standard Level (SL) Syllabus 
6 Topics (150 hours)​

Topic 1:   Cell Biology
Topic 2:  Molecular Biology
Topic 3:  Genetics
Topic 4:  Ecology
Topic 5:  Evolution and Biodiversity
Topic 6:  Human Physiology

IB DP Biology Higher Level (HL) Syllabus 
11 (1-6 + 7+11) Topics  (240 hours)  
Topic 7:  Nucleic Acids
Topic 8:  Metabolism, Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis
Topic 9:  Plant Biology
Topic 10:  Genetics and Evolution
Topic 11:  Animal Physiology ​

OPTIONAL  (select 2 options

Option 1:  Neurobiology and Behavior
Option 2:  Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Option 3:  Ecology and Conservation
Option 4:  Human Physiology


FEE 25 USD per hour 

THE TUTOR

ABOUT TUTOR 
Dr. Thusitha Gajanayake

Dr. Thusitha Gajanayake, a Veterinary Doctor and holds a PhD in Biology. He received his Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVSc) degree at the University of Peradeniya in 2000. He received Master of Science (MSc) degree in Biochemistry at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland in 2005, followed by his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology from the University of Bern, Switzerland n 2009. 

Dr. Thusitha joined the Faculty of Science, National University of Ireland as a Postdoctoral Scientist. In 2010, Thusitha moved to Insel Hospital, University Hospital of Bern to become a group leader of the hand transplant research group at the Department of Clinical Research.  His innovation of local immunosuppression method using nanotechnology and hydrogel systems has been recognized internationally as an outstanding research work.

Thusitha was the recipient of the 2014 Swiss Transplant Research Award for Excellence in Transplantation. He had many research publications in highly ranked journals including Science. He has more than 17 years of teaching experience locally as well as internationally. He holds memberships of international and national professional associations.  He has wide management experience in pharmaceutical industry.  He was the Medical advisor in Sri Lanka for Novartis Pharmaceutical, which is a world leading pharmaceutical company. 

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