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.
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.
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.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8AG |
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.
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.
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.
