Course information
Biology A-Level
Grey Court School - Richmond upon Thames
02089481173
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, TW10 7HN
Course summary

Year 12 Module 1: Developing of Practical Skills in Biology: planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation Module 2: Foundation in Biology: cells, biological molecules, nucleic acids, enzymes, membranes and cell division Module 3: Exchange and Transport: transport in animals and plants Module 4: Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease: immunity, disease, biodiversity, classification and evolution Year 13 Module 1: Development of Practical Skills in Biology: assessment of practical skills Module 2: Foundations in Biology: cells, biological molecules, nucleic acids, enzymes, membranes and cell division Module 3: Exchange and Transport: transport in animals and plants Module 4: Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease: immunity, disease, biodiversity, classification and evolution Module 5: Communication, Homeostasis & Energy: homeostasis, excretion, nervous system, hormones, photosynthesis and respiration Module 6: Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems: inheritance, manipulating genomes, biotechnology, cloning, ecosystems and sustainability

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs, at grade 5 or above -including English and maths. Grade 6 in Biology, 6 in Chemistry or Physics, 6-7 combined and 6 in Maths

How you'll be assessed

Year 12 Internal Exam Paper 1: Breadth in Biology: 90 mins written paper Paper 2: Depth in Biology: 90 mins written paper. A-Level Paper 1 - Biological Processes Paper 2 - Biological Diversity Paper 3 - Unified Biology Practical skills will be assessed in the terminal assessment and by practical endorsement throughout the course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressHam Street, Ham, Richmond, TW10 7HN