Biology
The FitzWimarc School - Essex
01268743884
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8EB
Course summary

A Level Biology goes into much more detail than you will have covered about living systems and processes at GCSE. It will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life and being such a broad topic you are bound to find a specific area of interest. The content is divided into eight sections: Biological molecules e.g. triglycerides, monosaccharides, Cells, Organisms exchange substances with their environment, Genetics—variation and relationships between organisms, Energy transfer e.g. photosynthesis respiration, Response to change e.g. nervous co-ordination, Homeostasis, Genetics population evolution and ecosystems, control of gene expression.

Entry requirements

GCSE Biology Grade 6 or GCSE Combined Science Grade 6 & GCSE English Grade 5

How you'll be assessed

The A Level is assessed over three two hour papers at the end of Y13. Paper 3 will include questions on practical techniques, critical analysis of experimental data and a 25 mark essay from a choice of two titles.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHockley Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8EB