Course information
Biology
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace - Croydon
02087712261
Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH
Course summary

Our curriculum aims to leave students prepared to maximise their future with extensive knowledge and understanding of key scientific concepts across the specialist disciplines of Biology. To this we will: • Develop students’ appreciation for Science and its significance (A) • Encourage students to become Scientists (B) • Allow students to access Science through its communication (C) • Develop the skills required of Scientists (D) Year 12 Topic 1 Biological molecules Topic 2 Cells Topic 3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment Topic 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Year 13 Topic 5 Energy transfers in and between organisms Topic 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external| environments Topic 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems Topic 8 The control of gene expression

Entry requirements

• A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed. • English Language grade 5 and Maths grade 6 • Must attain an overall grade 6 in Biology if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam. • Extended writing subject.

How you'll be assessed

This is a linear course, which means that all three A-level exams will be sat at the end of your A-level course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressMaberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH