A-level biology is an academically rigorous course that will engage pupils with an interest in the living world and how organisms function and survive. Pupils will develop their practical skills alongside their scientific knowledge through the completion of required practical. Biology is at the forefront of both exciting and controversial developments in the scientific world and pupils will explore the benefits, risks and implications of a variety of techniques such as genetic engineering.Throughout the course pupils will develop their literacy, numeracy, critical thinking skills and ability to apply their knowledge to unknown contexts. By completing the A-level Biology course we are enabling students to become more informed and reflective members of society. This course will provide opportunities to continue their studies in a number of university and career pathways.
Grade 6 in Biology or 6-6 in Combined Science and grade 6 in Mathematics
The course will cover a broad range of topics separated into six modules: 1. Development of practical skills in biology: Planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation. 2. Foundations in biology: Cells, membranes, organisation, biological molecules and enzymes. 3. Exchange and transport: Exchange surfaces, transport in animals and transport in plants. 4. Biodiversity, evolution and disease: Disease and the immune system, biodiversity, classification and evolution. 5. Communication, homeostasis and energy: Communication, homeostasis, excretion, hormones, the nervous system, plant and animal responses, photosynthesis and respiration. 6. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems: Cellular control, inheritance, genetic engineering, biotechnology, cloning, ecosystems and sustainability. Three exams will be sat at the end of year 13. Papers 1 and 2 are worth 37% each and Paper 3 is worth 26% of overall grade awarded. Paper 1: Biological Processes (modules 1, 2,3 and 5)- 2 hours 15 mins - external examination - 37% Paper 2: Biological Diversity (modules 1,2, 4 and 6) 2 hours 15 mins -external examination- 37% Paper 3: Unified Biology (all modules)- 1 hour 30 min - external examination- 26%
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9HH |
A-level biology is an academically rigorous course that will engage pupils with an interest in the living world and how organisms function and survive. Pupils will develop their practical skills alongside their scientific knowledge through the completion of required practical. Biology is at the forefront of both exciting and controversial developments in the scientific world and pupils will explore the benefits, risks and implications of a variety of techniques such as genetic engineering.Throughout the course pupils will develop their literacy, numeracy, critical thinking skills and ability to apply their knowledge to unknown contexts. By completing the A-level Biology course we are enabling students to become more informed and reflective members of society. This course will provide opportunities to continue their studies in a number of university and career pathways.
Grade 6 in Biology or 6-6 in Combined Science and grade 6 in Mathematics
The course will cover a broad range of topics separated into six modules: 1. Development of practical skills in biology: Planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation. 2. Foundations in biology: Cells, membranes, organisation, biological molecules and enzymes. 3. Exchange and transport: Exchange surfaces, transport in animals and transport in plants. 4. Biodiversity, evolution and disease: Disease and the immune system, biodiversity, classification and evolution. 5. Communication, homeostasis and energy: Communication, homeostasis, excretion, hormones, the nervous system, plant and animal responses, photosynthesis and respiration. 6. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems: Cellular control, inheritance, genetic engineering, biotechnology, cloning, ecosystems and sustainability. Three exams will be sat at the end of year 13. Papers 1 and 2 are worth 37% each and Paper 3 is worth 26% of overall grade awarded. Paper 1: Biological Processes (modules 1, 2,3 and 5)- 2 hours 15 mins - external examination - 37% Paper 2: Biological Diversity (modules 1,2, 4 and 6) 2 hours 15 mins -external examination- 37% Paper 3: Unified Biology (all modules)- 1 hour 30 min - external examination- 26%
