Biology is a study of life that teaches us about ourselves and the organic world around us. Biology provides the answers to large-scale problems, and it sees the big picture on the planet. Biology tells in detail how each and everything in the environment is linked and how the effect on one element can affect the other areas. Progression Studying Biology will inspire, nurture a passion and lay the groundwork for further study in courses like biological sciences and medicine. Many students that study Biology go on to further education and study topics such as: Biology, Psychology, Sport and exercise science, Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology and pathology, pharmacology, Toxicology and pharmacy chemistry. What goes well with Biology? Sport Health & Social Care Chemistry Physics Maths Psychology Occupations that are commonly associated with Biology include: doctor clinical molecular geneticist nature conservation officer pharmacologist research scientist veterinary secondary school teacher marine biologist dentist.
All students must achieve 5 or more GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications at Grade 4 or above (including Maths and English). English 5+ Maths 6+ Double Science 6+|6+
Paper 1 Any content from topics 1– 4, including relevant practical skills 1 Biological molecules 2 Cells 3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms written exam 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2 Any content from topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills 5 Energy transfers in and between organisms 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8 The control of gene expression written exam 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3: Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills written exam 2 hours 78 marks 30% of A-level 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7DA |
Biology is a study of life that teaches us about ourselves and the organic world around us. Biology provides the answers to large-scale problems, and it sees the big picture on the planet. Biology tells in detail how each and everything in the environment is linked and how the effect on one element can affect the other areas. Progression Studying Biology will inspire, nurture a passion and lay the groundwork for further study in courses like biological sciences and medicine. Many students that study Biology go on to further education and study topics such as: Biology, Psychology, Sport and exercise science, Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology and pathology, pharmacology, Toxicology and pharmacy chemistry. What goes well with Biology? Sport Health & Social Care Chemistry Physics Maths Psychology Occupations that are commonly associated with Biology include: doctor clinical molecular geneticist nature conservation officer pharmacologist research scientist veterinary secondary school teacher marine biologist dentist.
All students must achieve 5 or more GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications at Grade 4 or above (including Maths and English). English 5+ Maths 6+ Double Science 6+|6+
Paper 1 Any content from topics 1– 4, including relevant practical skills 1 Biological molecules 2 Cells 3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms written exam 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2 Any content from topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills 5 Energy transfers in and between organisms 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8 The control of gene expression written exam 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3: Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills written exam 2 hours 78 marks 30% of A-level 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles
