Biology
Course summary
A Level Biology is divided into topics covering key concepts with practical skills integrated throughout the theoretical topics. The course offers the opportunity to deepen understanding of biological processes and apply this knowledge to engaging real life contexts. CAREER PATHWAYS: Careers which could follow on from an A Level in Biology include Medicine, Nursing/Midwifery, Environmental & Marine Biology, Pathology and Forensic Science, Veterinary Science and Psychiatry. Biologists are competent in practical and analytical skills that are transferable to many different areas and sought after by employers.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
GCSE qualifications | 7 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 7-7 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 7 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 7 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 7 in Physics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Students must achieve 4 GCSE grades 9-6 and 7 GCSE grades 9-4 (Maths and English grade 5) Students must achieve GCSE grade 7 in Biology (Triple Science) or grade 77 in Combined Science and must be confident in planning, carrying out and analyzing practical investigations.
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Assessment
Paper 1: Biological processes - written examination, 37% of qualification. Paper 2: Biological diversity - written examination, 37% of qualification. Paper 3: Unified Biology - written examination, 26% of qualification. Practical skills are assessed throughout the course.
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