Biology
Course summary
Year 12 Module 1: Development of practical skills in Biology. Students will complete nine practical assessment groups (PAGs) throughout the AS and A2 course. These will then be assessed in the examination components. Module 2: Foundations in Biology. Students will learn the basic biological concepts needed for A level Biology. This content builds upon GCSE knowledge and begins the AS level course. Module 3: Exchange and transport. Students are able to explore the transport systems in both plants and animals. This includes gas exchange, circulatory systems and adaptations for these systems. Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease. Students gain an understanding of how scientists classify animals and why biodiversity needs to be monitored. They also explore communicable diseases in both plants and animals. Year 13 Module 1: Development of practical skills in Biology Students will complete nine practical assessment groups (PAGs) throughout the AS and A2 course. These will then be assessed in the examination components. Module 5: Communication, homeostasis & energy Students explore hormonal and neuronal communication within the body alongside the need for homeostasis. They also get to find out about the process of respiration in much more detail than before. Module 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Students learn all about genetics in living organisms, they get to research the human genome project and how genomes can be manipulated for our benefit. This module also invites students to understand the process of cloning and biotechnology.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 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 | — |
As published by the school
> Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Grade 6 in both of the Biology components of Combined Science GCSE > Grade 6 in GCSE Maths > Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.
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Assessment
Year 12 Paper 1: Breadth in Biology: 1hr 30mins written paper Paper 2: Depth in Biology: 1hr 30mins written paper Each paper is worth 50% of the AS grade and will assess content from modules 1-4 Year 13: A level Paper 1: Biological processes: 2hr 15mins written paper Assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3,and 5 (37%) Paper 2: Biological diversity: 2hr 15mins written paper Assesses content from modules 1 2,4 and 6 (37%) Paper 3: Unified biology: 1hr 30mins written paper Assesses content from all six modules (26%)
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