Biology
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College - Cheshire West and Chester
01606810020
Monarch Drive, Northwich, CW9 8AF
Course summary

The future of our own, and other species will depend upon the quality of scientists being educated now and one of those scientists could be you, ready to make an impact on the living world. The variety in Biology is astounding, ranging from massive ecosystems to the minuscule world of biological molecules and cells. The topics you will study include – the heart, the digestive system, the immune system, DNA, evolution and biodiversity. You will also look at photosynthesis, respiration, genetic inheritance, the nervous system, muscles, gene technology and genetic fingerprinting. Biology also includes a lot of practical work, teaching you the skills to carry out lab techniques and to analyse and scrutinise data.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Topics 1-4 – Exam Paper – 35% of marks Topics 5-8 – Exam Paper – 35% of marks Topics 1-8 – Exam Paper – 30% of marks

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMonarch Drive, Northwich, CW9 8AF