COURSE AIMS During the course you will have opportunities to: • Develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the practical skills associated with Biology. • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology and how they relate to each other • Develop interest in, and enthusiasm for, biology including developing an interest in further study and careers in the subject. • Appreciate how society makes decisions about biology related issues and how biology contributes to the success of the economy and society. WHY BIOLOGY? In recent years many of our students have studied biology simply because of their interest in living things. Other students want to go on and study at University or enter a related career such as: MEDICINE AGRICULTURE DENTISTRY RADIOGRAPHY PHARMACY VETERINARY SURGEON BIOCHEMISTRY ZOOLOGY PHYSIOTHERAPY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY NURSING TEACHING
Grade 77 at GCSE Combined Science (Pearson or AQA) or 677 at GCSE Biology Chemistry and Physics (ideally Grade 7 for Biology) Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics Grade 6 in GCSE English language
ASSESSMENT Students studying Year 12 Biology will sit Paper 1 and 2 (external or internal examination) in May. Students studying A Level Biology will sit paper 1, 2 and 3 (terminal examination) at the end of year 13. In addition, all students will have to complete a list of required practical activities.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Donnington Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0NB |
COURSE AIMS During the course you will have opportunities to: • Develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the practical skills associated with Biology. • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology and how they relate to each other • Develop interest in, and enthusiasm for, biology including developing an interest in further study and careers in the subject. • Appreciate how society makes decisions about biology related issues and how biology contributes to the success of the economy and society. WHY BIOLOGY? In recent years many of our students have studied biology simply because of their interest in living things. Other students want to go on and study at University or enter a related career such as: MEDICINE AGRICULTURE DENTISTRY RADIOGRAPHY PHARMACY VETERINARY SURGEON BIOCHEMISTRY ZOOLOGY PHYSIOTHERAPY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY NURSING TEACHING
Grade 77 at GCSE Combined Science (Pearson or AQA) or 677 at GCSE Biology Chemistry and Physics (ideally Grade 7 for Biology) Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics Grade 6 in GCSE English language
ASSESSMENT Students studying Year 12 Biology will sit Paper 1 and 2 (external or internal examination) in May. Students studying A Level Biology will sit paper 1, 2 and 3 (terminal examination) at the end of year 13. In addition, all students will have to complete a list of required practical activities.
