Biology
Course summary
Year 1: • Biological molecules • Cells • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation & relationships between organisms Year 2: • Energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms respond to changes in their internal & external environments • Genetics, populations, evolution & ecosystems • The control of gene expression PROGRESSION ROUTES: A qualification in Biology will allow progression to university study and entry to careers in a wide range of occupations, including medicine, forensic science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, radiology, and nursing.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Average point score | Minimum average point score of 5 | — |
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
5x 9-4 including English Lang (grade 4). Grade 6-6 in both Trilogy Sciences or Biology Triple Science subject required. Students must also obtain a grade 5 at Maths and have an APS above 5.0.
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Assessment
In Maths and Science subjects, grade 6 applicants must be endorsed by the Head of Department. Students will be expected to undertake preparatory work over the summer for all subjects. Students will complete entrances tests for Maths and Sciences.
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