Biology
Course summary
Students during the course of two years will complete the following topics: 1. Biological molecules 2. Cells, viruses and plant and animal reproduction 3. Classification and biodiversity 4. Exchange and transport 5. Photosynthesis and respiration 6. Microbiology and pathogens 7. Modern genetics 8. Origins of genetic variation 9. Control systems (kidneys, skin and homeostasis) 10. Ecology, conservation and man’s effect on the environment. Students taking A level biology have taken a wide range of subjects at university including, nursing medicine, dentistry, neuroscience, biomedical science, pharmacy, environmental science and criminology.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Biology | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Physics | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Chemistry | 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 | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Candidates must have both Maths and English Language or English Literature GCSE at Grade 5 or above, and also fulfil the entry criteria for their chosen subject courses: GCSE Biology and one other science Grade 6 or above plus Grade 5 or above in the third science or GCSE Combined Science grade 6:6 or above.
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Assessment
Internal Assessment Investigative skills as well as the knowledge and understanding of core experiments will be tested in the A level exams. Teacher assessment of students’ skills, techniques and competency when completing practical work will count towards the Practical Endorsement Certificate at A level. The Practical Endorsement is separate to the A level grade and, if awarded, is reported as a ‘Pass’ on A level certificates. External Assessment Paper 1 – Advanced biochemistry, microbiology and genetics 90 marks, 30% weighting, 1 hour 45 minutes Topics 1 – 7 Paper 2 – Advanced physiology, evolution and ecology 90 marks, 30% weighting, 1 hour 45 minutes Topics 1 – 4 and 8 -10 Paper 3 – General and practical principles in biology 120 marks, 40% weighting, 2 hours 30 minutes Topics 1 -10
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