Biology (A Level)
Caroline Chisholm School
Course summary
OCR’s A Level in Biology A specification aims to encourage learners to: • develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other • develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods • develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills • develop their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject • understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society (as exemplified in ‘How Science Works’ (HSW)).
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science (if taken) | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology (if taken) | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English - Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English - Literature (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English - First Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English - First Language | — |
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Assessment
This specification allows teachers to adopt a flexible approach to delivering A Level Biology. The course has been designed to enable centres to deliver the content modules (Modules 2–6) using the framework provided, or to design a customised course. Practical work undertaken to support the content's teaching will cover the requirements of the practical skills module (Module 1), which is assessed in the written examinations and through the Practical Endorsement. The specification is divided into topics, each containing different key concepts of biology. Throughout the specification, cross-references indicate the relevance of individual learning outcomes to the mathematical and practical criteria that are embedded in the assessments.
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