Biology
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
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 7 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
• 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.
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Assessment
This is a linear course, which means that all three A-level exams will be sat at the end of your A-level course.
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