Biology is a vast and increasingly important subject in today’s world, encompassing many topics at the frontiers of modern science. It is relevant to everyone’s life - consider the role of health and fitness, medical science, food and drink production and our interactions with the natural world. It helps you understand some of the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ of life on our planet - from the exciting advances recently made in genetics to the importance of conserving species which have existed through long periods of time; from how our bodies work to what the inside of a cell actually looks like. Biology A Level is universally recognised as a strongly academic qualification and as such will open a variety of doors in higher education and careers. It is especially relevant for veterinary science, medicine, nursing, physiotherapy and environmental sciences, but can equally support options in biotechnology, forensics, business, education, sports science and so on. UNIT 1 Development of Practical Skills in Biology - Skills of planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation. UNIT 2 Foundations in Biology - Cell Structure, Biological Molecules, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, Enzymes, Biological Membranes, Cell Division, Cell Diversity and Cellular Organisation. UNIT 3 Exchange and Transport - Exchange Surfaces, Transport in Animals and Transport in Plants. UNIT 4 Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease - Communicable Diseases, Disease Prevention and The Immune System, Biodiversity, Classification and Evolution. UNIT 5 Communication, Homeostasis and Energy - Communication and Homeostasis, Excretion, Neuronal and Hormonal Communication, Plant and Animal Responses, Photosynthesis and Respiration. UNIT 6 Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems - Cellular Control, Patterns of Inheritance, Manipulating Genomes, Cloning and Biotechnology, Ecosystems, Populations and Sustainability. ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW: A Level: A Level Paper 1 – Biological Processes assesses content from Units 1, 2, 3 and 5. This paper is 2 ¼ hours long, contains 100 marks and is worth 37%. A Level Paper 2 – Biological Diversity assesses content from Units 1, 2, 4 and 6. This paper is 2 ¼ hours long, contains 100 marks and is worth 37%. A Level Paper 3 – Unified Biology assesses the content from Units 1 – 6. This paper is 1 ½ hours long, contains 70 marks and is worth 26%. Non-Exam Assessment – Core Practical Activities which are assessed internally and are recorded as either a Pass or a Fail to be reported separately.
Subject Requirement - Grade 7 or higher in Biology or Combined Science
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ |
Biology is a vast and increasingly important subject in today’s world, encompassing many topics at the frontiers of modern science. It is relevant to everyone’s life - consider the role of health and fitness, medical science, food and drink production and our interactions with the natural world. It helps you understand some of the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ of life on our planet - from the exciting advances recently made in genetics to the importance of conserving species which have existed through long periods of time; from how our bodies work to what the inside of a cell actually looks like. Biology A Level is universally recognised as a strongly academic qualification and as such will open a variety of doors in higher education and careers. It is especially relevant for veterinary science, medicine, nursing, physiotherapy and environmental sciences, but can equally support options in biotechnology, forensics, business, education, sports science and so on. UNIT 1 Development of Practical Skills in Biology - Skills of planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation. UNIT 2 Foundations in Biology - Cell Structure, Biological Molecules, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, Enzymes, Biological Membranes, Cell Division, Cell Diversity and Cellular Organisation. UNIT 3 Exchange and Transport - Exchange Surfaces, Transport in Animals and Transport in Plants. UNIT 4 Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease - Communicable Diseases, Disease Prevention and The Immune System, Biodiversity, Classification and Evolution. UNIT 5 Communication, Homeostasis and Energy - Communication and Homeostasis, Excretion, Neuronal and Hormonal Communication, Plant and Animal Responses, Photosynthesis and Respiration. UNIT 6 Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems - Cellular Control, Patterns of Inheritance, Manipulating Genomes, Cloning and Biotechnology, Ecosystems, Populations and Sustainability. ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW: A Level: A Level Paper 1 – Biological Processes assesses content from Units 1, 2, 3 and 5. This paper is 2 ¼ hours long, contains 100 marks and is worth 37%. A Level Paper 2 – Biological Diversity assesses content from Units 1, 2, 4 and 6. This paper is 2 ¼ hours long, contains 100 marks and is worth 37%. A Level Paper 3 – Unified Biology assesses the content from Units 1 – 6. This paper is 1 ½ hours long, contains 70 marks and is worth 26%. Non-Exam Assessment – Core Practical Activities which are assessed internally and are recorded as either a Pass or a Fail to be reported separately.
Subject Requirement - Grade 7 or higher in Biology or Combined Science
