What you'll learn You'll develop your skills as a scientist, learning to use practical apparatus and following experimental techniques. You'll be doing research, analysis, recording and interpreting experimental results and producing scientific drawings. Your maths and ICT skills will be employed along the way. You'll explore the applications of scientific principles and their relevance to daily life including in health, industry and sustainability. You'll cover a range of topics including: Biological molecules Cells Organisms exchange substances with their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Energy transfers in and between organisms Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems The control of gene expression. Degree opportunities such as biology, bioscience, medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary science, health therapies, pharmacy as well as subjects like psychology, forensic and environmental science. Biology students are numerate, analytical, and practical, with good problem solving abilities, transferable skills useful for a variety of careers. Technician jobs and apprenticeship exist in animal care, healthcare science, food science, environmental conservation and horticulture.
Students must have 5 or more GCSE passes, including English and Mathematics, grade 5 or B to study A levels. For Sciences a GCSE pass at grade 6,6 or above in additional sciences or a grade 6 or above in two or more single sciences
Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers each of 2 hours duration. Exams will comprise short-answer, multiple choice, extended answer and essay questions, critical analysis and questions on practical techniques. There will also be a teacher assessed practical.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 143 South Street, Enfield, EN3 4PX |
What you'll learn You'll develop your skills as a scientist, learning to use practical apparatus and following experimental techniques. You'll be doing research, analysis, recording and interpreting experimental results and producing scientific drawings. Your maths and ICT skills will be employed along the way. You'll explore the applications of scientific principles and their relevance to daily life including in health, industry and sustainability. You'll cover a range of topics including: Biological molecules Cells Organisms exchange substances with their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Energy transfers in and between organisms Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems The control of gene expression. Degree opportunities such as biology, bioscience, medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary science, health therapies, pharmacy as well as subjects like psychology, forensic and environmental science. Biology students are numerate, analytical, and practical, with good problem solving abilities, transferable skills useful for a variety of careers. Technician jobs and apprenticeship exist in animal care, healthcare science, food science, environmental conservation and horticulture.
Students must have 5 or more GCSE passes, including English and Mathematics, grade 5 or B to study A levels. For Sciences a GCSE pass at grade 6,6 or above in additional sciences or a grade 6 or above in two or more single sciences
Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers each of 2 hours duration. Exams will comprise short-answer, multiple choice, extended answer and essay questions, critical analysis and questions on practical techniques. There will also be a teacher assessed practical.
