What will I learn? Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. How is the course structured? In year 12 you will study; Biological molecules, Cells, Organisms exchanging substances with their environment and Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. In year 13 you study Energy transfers in and between organisms, organism responses to internal and external change, Genetics, populations, evolution & ecosystems and the control of gene expression.
Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science—performance on individual subject papers may be considered for those who score 6-5 or 5-5 in the combined course. 7 GCSE’s at Grade 5, these must include Mathematics and either English Language or English Literature.
Three 2 hour written papers sat at the end of the 2 year course, please be aware that 20% of the marks overall come from Maths based questions. Paper 1 - Topics 1—4 taught in y12 Paper 2 - Topics 5-8 taught in y13 Paper 3 - All 8 topics and all core practical's, to include an extended essay. You will be assessed on your practical skills throughout the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Brick Lane, Enfield, EN1 3PU |
What will I learn? Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. How is the course structured? In year 12 you will study; Biological molecules, Cells, Organisms exchanging substances with their environment and Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. In year 13 you study Energy transfers in and between organisms, organism responses to internal and external change, Genetics, populations, evolution & ecosystems and the control of gene expression.
Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science—performance on individual subject papers may be considered for those who score 6-5 or 5-5 in the combined course. 7 GCSE’s at Grade 5, these must include Mathematics and either English Language or English Literature.
Three 2 hour written papers sat at the end of the 2 year course, please be aware that 20% of the marks overall come from Maths based questions. Paper 1 - Topics 1—4 taught in y12 Paper 2 - Topics 5-8 taught in y13 Paper 3 - All 8 topics and all core practical's, to include an extended essay. You will be assessed on your practical skills throughout the course.
