Biology
Course summary
Studying A level Biology enables you to understand the world. We offer particularly exciting opportunities for students to work as biomedical researchers through our Authentic Biology Programme based in the St Paul’s Way Trust Research Laboratory. You will be involved in many hands-on projects and get a real taste of university research. The course promotes an appreciation of the importance of experimental and investigatory work whilst also developing essential knowledge and understanding of biological facts and principles. This course is structured around six topics: • Development of practical skills in biology • Foundation in biology • Exchange and transport • Biodiversity, evolution and disease • Communication, homeostasis and energy • Genetics, evolution and ecosystems
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 6.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Combined Science | Grade 8-7 in Combined Science (if taken) | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 7 in Biology (if taken) | — |
As published by the school
6 GCSEs at grade 6+ including a grade 6 in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, all courses have specific GCSE entry requirements which are stated in the course description for each subject.
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Assessment
Paper 1: (written exam – 37%) This paper will examine the following topics: • Development of practical skills in biology • Foundations biology • Exchange and transport • Communication, homeostasis and energy Paper 2: Energy, Exercise & Co-ordination (written exam – 37%) • Development of practical skills in biology • Foundations in biology • Biodiversity, evolution and disease • Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Paper 3: General & Practical Applications in Biology (written exam – 26%) This paper will include questions from all six main topic areas. Science Practical Endorsement (practical assessment) You will undertake 12 practical assignments during the course. Your overall assessment for this component will reported separately from your A level grade.
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