Biology
Course summary
Biology is the scientific study of living things, at all levels of organisation. A-level biology students will explore how cells, organs, organisms and ecosystems interact with their environment and each other. The course develops an understanding of where and how life is evolving, how evolution links life processes and ecology, and the impact that humans have on all forms of life. Students gain skills in practical scientific techniques, applied mathematics, analysis and evaluation of experimental methods.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Biology | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 5 in Chemistry | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 5 in Physics | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
As published by the school
GCSE Double Science (6-6) or Triple Science (6-6-5) with Biology being grade 6.
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Assessment
You will be assessed throughout the year through a series of formative assessment methods, including mock exams and end of year progression assessments, to check you are keeping pace and understand the content taught. At the end of two years, you will sit 3 externally set examinations: Paper 1 Biological Processes (37% weighting); Paper 2 Biological Diversity (37% weighting); Paper 3 Unified Biology (26% weighting). To achieve the endorsement, you must successfully complete all PAGs, which are practical experiments with differing skill sets. This demonstrates to universities that you are competent in the laboratory.
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