Biology

Assessment

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