BIOLOGY
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Course summary
Students will study the following topics during the course which aims to stimulate students’ interest in and enjoyment of the study of the biological sciences. Biology forms a good basis for further study and employment. A Level subject content: Basic Biochemistry – enzymes – cell structure – transport across cell membranes – nucleic acids and protein synthesis – cell division – adaptations for gas exchange in plants and animals – classification and biodiversity – adaptations for transport in plants and animals – adaptations for nutrition. Reproduction in flowering plants and humans – population size and ecosystems – human impact on the environment – importance of ATP and biochemistry of respiration and photosynthesis – inheritance – variation and evolution – microbiology – homeostasis and the kidney – applications of reproduction and genetics – the nervous system – optional topic: Immunology and disease/human musculoskeletal anatomy or neurobiology and behaviour.
Entry Requirements
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Grade 6 or above in GCSE Biology (Triple Science) or grade 6-6 or above in GCSE Combined Science (must be from higher tier exam). All applicants must also achieve grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics, or a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics if they have a grade 7 or above in Science.
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Assessment
There are three two hour written exams each forming 33% of the total mark. Each paper is made up of a range of short and longer structured questions with a choice of one from two essays. There is also a non-exam assessment of practical competency. This will take the form of a series of practicals carried out throughout the two years but not contribute to the final grade.
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