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
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).
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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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Shorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PS |
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
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).
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..
