Year 12 You study the following topics: Biological Molecules, Cells, Organisms exchanging substances with their environment, Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. Year 13 In Year 13 you study the following topics: Energy transfers in and out of organisms, Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems, Control of gene expression. Biology is a practical subject and throughout the course you will have the chance to carry out various practical activities such as using microscopes, dissecting animal or plant systems, using aseptic technique to study microbes, and many more. Possible degree options: Biology, Psychology, Sport Science, Medicine, Anatomy, Chemistry Physiology, Pathology, Toxicology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. Possible Careers include Clinical Molecular Geneticist, Pharmacologist, Nature Conservation Officer, Research Scientist, Environmental Consultant, University Lecturer, Dentist, Secondary School Teacher, Doctor, Soil Scientist, Pharmacist and many more.
Five Grades 9-5 at GCSE Grade 7-6 in Combined Science Trilogy (or Grades 7-6-6 in Separate Sciences) and grade 6 in Maths. Students with Grade 5 in Maths will be accepted if they also enrol onto Core Maths.
Three exams at the end of Year 13, each two hours long. There is no coursework, but there are twelve Required Practicals, and students are given a Pass or Fail grade for their practical work.
About Education Provider
Region | London |
Local Authority | Enfield |
Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
Gender Type | Girls |
Address | Oakthorpe Road, Palmers Green, London, N13 5TY |
Year 12 You study the following topics: Biological Molecules, Cells, Organisms exchanging substances with their environment, Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. Year 13 In Year 13 you study the following topics: Energy transfers in and out of organisms, Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems, Control of gene expression. Biology is a practical subject and throughout the course you will have the chance to carry out various practical activities such as using microscopes, dissecting animal or plant systems, using aseptic technique to study microbes, and many more. Possible degree options: Biology, Psychology, Sport Science, Medicine, Anatomy, Chemistry Physiology, Pathology, Toxicology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. Possible Careers include Clinical Molecular Geneticist, Pharmacologist, Nature Conservation Officer, Research Scientist, Environmental Consultant, University Lecturer, Dentist, Secondary School Teacher, Doctor, Soil Scientist, Pharmacist and many more.
Five Grades 9-5 at GCSE Grade 7-6 in Combined Science Trilogy (or Grades 7-6-6 in Separate Sciences) and grade 6 in Maths. Students with Grade 5 in Maths will be accepted if they also enrol onto Core Maths.
Three exams at the end of Year 13, each two hours long. There is no coursework, but there are twelve Required Practicals, and students are given a Pass or Fail grade for their practical work.