WHAT WILL I LEARN? There are eight main units in A Level Biology. -In Year 12 you will be taught four units: 1) Biological molecules; 2) Cells; 3) Transport systems and 4) Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. There will also be six compulsory experiments to carry out; your understanding of principles of these will be assessed in your exams. -In Year 13 you will study a further four units: 5) Energy transfers; 6) Organisms respond to change; 7) Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems and 8) The control of gene expression. Again, another six compulsory experiments to carry out; your understanding of principles of these will be assessed in your exams.
Applicants to the sixth form should secure on average grade 7s in 7 GCSEs, including English and Maths. Students should achieve a grade 8 in subjects that they want to study at A-level, or in related subjects for new courses
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? End of Year 13: Paper 1 (Units 1-4). 91 marks. 2 hrs. (35%) Paper 2 (Units 5-8). 91 marks. 2 hrs. (35%) Paper 3 (Units 1-8). 78 marks. 2hrs. (30%)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | North End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU |
WHAT WILL I LEARN? There are eight main units in A Level Biology. -In Year 12 you will be taught four units: 1) Biological molecules; 2) Cells; 3) Transport systems and 4) Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. There will also be six compulsory experiments to carry out; your understanding of principles of these will be assessed in your exams. -In Year 13 you will study a further four units: 5) Energy transfers; 6) Organisms respond to change; 7) Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems and 8) The control of gene expression. Again, another six compulsory experiments to carry out; your understanding of principles of these will be assessed in your exams.
Applicants to the sixth form should secure on average grade 7s in 7 GCSEs, including English and Maths. Students should achieve a grade 8 in subjects that they want to study at A-level, or in related subjects for new courses
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? End of Year 13: Paper 1 (Units 1-4). 91 marks. 2 hrs. (35%) Paper 2 (Units 5-8). 91 marks. 2 hrs. (35%) Paper 3 (Units 1-8). 78 marks. 2hrs. (30%)
