Biology
Course summary
The course provides an in-depth study of fundamental biological principles and explores modern applications of Biology considering social, economic, environmental, ethical, medical and technological aspects. Both the AS and A Level examination papers include questions on core practicals and experimental techniques and 10% of the papers assess candidates on mathematical skills.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 7 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
To study 3 subjects: 6 GCSE passes at grades 9 - 5 including grade 6 in English and Maths. Separate Sciences: At least 2 GCSE grades 9–6 and minimum grade 7 in Biology. Combined Science: Grade 6–6 or higher.
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Assessment
Components: Three examination papers (33.3% each) − On the Wild Side − Immunity, infection and forensics − Run for Your Life − Grey matter − Questions on a pre-released article − Experimental methods
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