Biology
Course summary
Students begin by building a foundation of practical skills and core scientific knowledge. The specification is then divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of Biology. Module 1: Development of practical skills in Biology Module 2: Foundations in Biology Module 3: Exchange and Transport Module 4: Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease Module 5: Nervous and Hormonal Communication, Homeostasis and Energy Module 6: Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 8 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
At least eight GCSEs grades 9-4 Either Grades 6,6 in GCSE Combined Science OR Grade 6 in GCSE Biology. All students must also have achieved a minimum of a GCSE Grade 5 in English Language OR English Literature AND GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics. (A diagnostic test will be taken in the first 2 weeks for which a minimum of an E Grade must be achieved to continue with the A Level course).
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Assessment
Paper 1: Biological processes = 100 marks (37% of overall total) Paper 2:Biological diversity = 100 marks (37% of overall total) Paper 3: Unified Biology = 70 marks (26%of overall total). Students also complete 12 Practical assessment groups (PAGS) throughout the course to develop practical skills..
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