Biology

Course summary

What is Biology? The study of living organisms, divided into many specialised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origin, and distribution. It is for those students who have a vast interest and great enthusiasm for Science! Students will have the opportunity to study the differences between the physiology of the world’s largest mammals compared to the study of microscopic DNA in bacteria. As well as this we will look in detail at the key chemical processes that occur in plants and cover the vast topic of ecology discussing the importance of relationships between species and the environment. Where can Biology lead me? University Courses Medical Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiography, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Agriculture, Forensic Science. Work Teaching, lecturing, research, business, conservation, agriculture, animal care. Structure of the Course Assessment AQA Specification—7402 All examinations at the end of Year 13: Paper 1 – 35% Paper 2 – 35% Paper 3 – 30% Practical skills are reported but do not contribute to the final A Level grade. Educational Experiences • Residential Field Trip. • Weekly prep sessions, open to all, compulsory for some • External Speakers/Lecturers. • Trips/Visits to Biology events. Assessment During the Course Students are regularly assessed on their progression throughout the course. Assessment involves: • Homework booklets. • End of topic tests. • Pre-Public Examinations. • Essays. • Homework standard and completion.