Biology
Course summary
What will you study? Module 1 - Development of Practical skills Module 2 - Foundations in Biology Module 3 - Exchange and Transport Module 4 - Biodiversity, evolution and disease Module 5 - Communication, homeostasis, and energy Module 6 - Genetics, evolution and ecosystems What skills will you develop? You will develop a wide range of theoretical and practical based skills including: •Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Biology 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 your interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with Biology •Understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 3 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
GCSE qualifications | 3 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
The minimum academic entrance requirement for the Sixth Form for September 2024 is 6 Grade 9-4 GCSEs with at least 3 subjects at Grade 6 including English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or higher. We strongly advise that students have at least a GCSE Grade 6 in the subjects they will study at A Level GCSE Biology Grade 6 plus one other Science Grade 6, or GCSE Science Grades 6-6. All from the higher tier. + GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 https://www.orleanspark.school/sixth-form/entry-2024
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Assessment
Paper 1 - Biological processes - 2hr 15min - 37% Paper 2 - Biological diversity - 2hr 15min - 37% Paper 3 - Unified Biology - 1hr 30min - 26% Non exam assessment - Practical endorsement for biology - Pass/Fail (Assessment is in summer of second year)
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