Biology
Course summary
What will I Study? Year 12: 1. Biological Molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Year 13: 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
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 7 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
As published by the school
Grade 7 or above in GCSE Biology OR Grade 66 or above in GCSE Combined Science
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Assessment
3 papers at the end of A-level. Each exam is 2 hours long. There will be a mixture of short and long answer questions, comprehension questions and an essay. You will also be assessed on core practicals as part of the A-level course.
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