Course information
Biology
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School - Birmingham
01217064200
Victoria Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7XY
Course summary

Through A-Level Biology, you will learn about life as it exists now and how evolution has allowed life to come to this point. Key topics covered include: • Cells, membranes, biological molecules • Anatomy including nervous system, endocrine system and transport systems • Evolution, classification and biodiversity • Diseases • Genetics • Plant biology There is a practical component to the course which makes your ALevel a bit more valuable. There are 12 Practical Activity Groups (PAGs) to complete, each with multiple experiments, ranging from more advanced versions of GCSE level experiments to dissections and even planning your own from scratch. This will indicate to future employers/ educational institutes your skills in this area of science.

Entry requirements

• Grade 5 or higher in Biology, or Combined science at GCSE • Grade 5 or higher in English Language or Literature • Grade 5 or higher in Mathematics

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Biological Processes, 100 marks assessing modules 1,2,3 and 5. 15 Marks of multiple-choice questions. 1 hour 45 minutes Paper 2: Biological Diversity, 100 marks assessing modules 1,2,4 and 6. 15 marks of multiple-choice questions. 1 hour 45 minutes Paper 3: Unified Biology, 70 marks assessing modules 1-6. 1 hour 45 minutes

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressVictoria Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7XY