Biology A Level gives students the skills to make connections and associations with all the living things around them. Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, students are bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. A Level 1. Biological molecules: 2. Cells and Viruses, reproduction of living things 3. Classification 4. Exchange and Transport 5. Energy for biological processes 6. Microbiology and Pathogens 7. Modern Genetics 8. Origins of Genetic Variation 9. Control Systems 10. Ecosystems
Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or at least a Grade 6 in Combined Science Grade 5 in English and Maths
· Paper 1: Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics Topics 1-7 / 90 marks, 1 hour 45 minutes. · Paper 2: Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology Topics 1-4 and Topics 8-10 / 90 marks, 1 hour 45 minutes. · Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Biology, Topics 1-10 / 120 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes. This paper is synoptic, assessing knowledge from any of the 10 topics along with practical skills obtained from 16 core practicals, carried out during the 2-year course.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8UG |
Biology A Level gives students the skills to make connections and associations with all the living things around them. Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, students are bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. A Level 1. Biological molecules: 2. Cells and Viruses, reproduction of living things 3. Classification 4. Exchange and Transport 5. Energy for biological processes 6. Microbiology and Pathogens 7. Modern Genetics 8. Origins of Genetic Variation 9. Control Systems 10. Ecosystems
Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or at least a Grade 6 in Combined Science Grade 5 in English and Maths
· Paper 1: Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics Topics 1-7 / 90 marks, 1 hour 45 minutes. · Paper 2: Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology Topics 1-4 and Topics 8-10 / 90 marks, 1 hour 45 minutes. · Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Biology, Topics 1-10 / 120 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes. This paper is synoptic, assessing knowledge from any of the 10 topics along with practical skills obtained from 16 core practicals, carried out during the 2-year course.
