Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and microorganisms. Biology is never far from the headlines, whether it’s advancements in sequencing the human genome which means finding treatments for many life limiting diseases is closer than ever before, the effects our growing population has on the Earth and the need to manage the conflict between human needs and conservation, as well as our developing understanding of how stem cells become specialised. Biologists are concerned with all these issues and many more. They work in the fields of cell biology, medicine, food production and ecology and the work they do is vital to us all. Biology A-level is a great choice for anybody interested in a career in health and clinical professions, such as Medicine,
A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics, Grade 6-6 in Combined Science or a Grade 6 in Biology GCSE (High Grade 5 will be considered).
As there are no external exams, formal assessments will take place throughout the year, with internal exams taking place in the summer. - Paper 1: 35% of A-level: A 2 hr written exam = 91 marks. A mixture of short and long answer questions and extended response questions. - Paper 2: 35% of A-level: A 2 hr written exam = 91 marks. A mixture of short and long answer questions and comprehension questions. - Paper 3: 30% of A-level: A 2 hr written exam = 78 marks. Structured questions including practical techniques, critical analysis of given experimental data and an essay from a choice of two titles.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN |
Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and microorganisms. Biology is never far from the headlines, whether it’s advancements in sequencing the human genome which means finding treatments for many life limiting diseases is closer than ever before, the effects our growing population has on the Earth and the need to manage the conflict between human needs and conservation, as well as our developing understanding of how stem cells become specialised. Biologists are concerned with all these issues and many more. They work in the fields of cell biology, medicine, food production and ecology and the work they do is vital to us all. Biology A-level is a great choice for anybody interested in a career in health and clinical professions, such as Medicine,
A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics, Grade 6-6 in Combined Science or a Grade 6 in Biology GCSE (High Grade 5 will be considered).
As there are no external exams, formal assessments will take place throughout the year, with internal exams taking place in the summer. - Paper 1: 35% of A-level: A 2 hr written exam = 91 marks. A mixture of short and long answer questions and extended response questions. - Paper 2: 35% of A-level: A 2 hr written exam = 91 marks. A mixture of short and long answer questions and comprehension questions. - Paper 3: 30% of A-level: A 2 hr written exam = 78 marks. Structured questions including practical techniques, critical analysis of given experimental data and an essay from a choice of two titles.
