WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? · 100% A*- C at AS biology and A2 level. · Excellent teachers who know you and your learning habits and can support your transition to A Level. · Strong exam focus so you learn how to apply your knowledge to the context of the question. · The opportunity to attend lectures and trips with selective focuses. · Detailed and diagnostic feedback for your work. · Revision sessions to further aid your understanding over topics with main focus on exam techniques. · Excellent resources available: a range of textbooks and revision guides. · Support and guidance for medicine / UCAS applicants COURSE DESCRIPTION In AS year, you will cover the core principles of the course, starting with the biological molecules essential for life, cells and cellular transport, exchange systems, genetics, DNA and biodiversity. In A2 you extend it further, studying the principles of energy transfers in organisms, how the nervous system functions, how muscles work, genetics and inheritance, cancer, stem cells and genetic technologies. Interwoven within the lesson sequences are core required practical’s that allow you the opportunity to develop your laboratory skills and enjoy investigating the principles that you have studied. Some of the practical topics covered include osmosis, diffusion, dissections of hearts, fish and insects, photosynthesis, respiration, animal behaviour, sampling populations, bacterial growth, glucose urine levels, as well as many more. You will be taught key numerical and working scientifically skills to prepare for the exam. Students are given lots of exam practice.
GCSE Biology Grade 7, GCSE Maths Grade 6, Combined GCSE Science Grade 7 (specifically Biology papers)
At KS5 we build on previous knowledge and skills to develop our pupils as confident scientists. The new curriculum provides pupils with a broad opportunity to conduct investigations. A minimum of 12 practical activities are conducted as part of this course. Biology at our school has been extremely popular and successful. Each year most of our Biologists have gone to pursue either medicine or biology based subjects in Russel group universities. Rigorous BMAT and UKCAT preparatory sessions are in place to further support pupils. Pupils can also avail themselves to interview practice sessions. Through our close working relations with top universities we are able to apply for pupils to attend summer schools affording them the opportunity to gain hospital work experience. Pupils study AQA syllabus, the full specification can be found at here: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/biology/specifications/AQA-7401-7402-SP-2015.PDF In year 12, pupils study the following topics: Biological molecules Cells Organisms exchange substances with their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms In year 13, pupils study the following topics: Energy transfers in and between organisms Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems The control of gene expression
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1RB |
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? · 100% A*- C at AS biology and A2 level. · Excellent teachers who know you and your learning habits and can support your transition to A Level. · Strong exam focus so you learn how to apply your knowledge to the context of the question. · The opportunity to attend lectures and trips with selective focuses. · Detailed and diagnostic feedback for your work. · Revision sessions to further aid your understanding over topics with main focus on exam techniques. · Excellent resources available: a range of textbooks and revision guides. · Support and guidance for medicine / UCAS applicants COURSE DESCRIPTION In AS year, you will cover the core principles of the course, starting with the biological molecules essential for life, cells and cellular transport, exchange systems, genetics, DNA and biodiversity. In A2 you extend it further, studying the principles of energy transfers in organisms, how the nervous system functions, how muscles work, genetics and inheritance, cancer, stem cells and genetic technologies. Interwoven within the lesson sequences are core required practical’s that allow you the opportunity to develop your laboratory skills and enjoy investigating the principles that you have studied. Some of the practical topics covered include osmosis, diffusion, dissections of hearts, fish and insects, photosynthesis, respiration, animal behaviour, sampling populations, bacterial growth, glucose urine levels, as well as many more. You will be taught key numerical and working scientifically skills to prepare for the exam. Students are given lots of exam practice.
GCSE Biology Grade 7, GCSE Maths Grade 6, Combined GCSE Science Grade 7 (specifically Biology papers)
At KS5 we build on previous knowledge and skills to develop our pupils as confident scientists. The new curriculum provides pupils with a broad opportunity to conduct investigations. A minimum of 12 practical activities are conducted as part of this course. Biology at our school has been extremely popular and successful. Each year most of our Biologists have gone to pursue either medicine or biology based subjects in Russel group universities. Rigorous BMAT and UKCAT preparatory sessions are in place to further support pupils. Pupils can also avail themselves to interview practice sessions. Through our close working relations with top universities we are able to apply for pupils to attend summer schools affording them the opportunity to gain hospital work experience. Pupils study AQA syllabus, the full specification can be found at here: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/biology/specifications/AQA-7401-7402-SP-2015.PDF In year 12, pupils study the following topics: Biological molecules Cells Organisms exchange substances with their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms In year 13, pupils study the following topics: Energy transfers in and between organisms Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems The control of gene expression
