WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? Biology encompasses learning about living organisms and life processes from a molecular level to individual organisms, and the whole communities of species. There are thousands of careers and higher education options available to students with an A Level in Biology, including medicine, dentistry, biomedical and forensic science, ecology, science journalism, nursing, nutrition, physiotherapy, environmental science, food technology, marketing, clinical data management, teaching, and finance. WHAT WILL I LEARN? This course starts by introducing the fundamental basis of life on earth. Through microscopy and cell theory you will learn about the ultrastructure of cells and the details about how new cells are generated for growth, repair, and reproduction. Issues such as the risk factors of cancer, the effects of heart disease, possible treatments for HIV and conserving biodiversity are covered. The theory of evolution is revisited and discussed in depth as well as the future of genetic engineering and genome projects.
A minimum of two Level 7 passes on the Combined course, or a Level 6 in Biology as a Separate science. We also recommend a Level 7 in Mathematics.
At the end of Year 13: Paper 1: Any content from topics 1– 4, including relevant practical skills. 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks: extended response questions. External written examination, 35% of A level Paper 2: Any content from topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills. 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks: comprehension question. External written examination, 35% of A level Paper 3: Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills. 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques. 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data. 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles. External written examination, 30% of A level Core practical skills are a non-examination assessment and are reported separately.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AB |
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? Biology encompasses learning about living organisms and life processes from a molecular level to individual organisms, and the whole communities of species. There are thousands of careers and higher education options available to students with an A Level in Biology, including medicine, dentistry, biomedical and forensic science, ecology, science journalism, nursing, nutrition, physiotherapy, environmental science, food technology, marketing, clinical data management, teaching, and finance. WHAT WILL I LEARN? This course starts by introducing the fundamental basis of life on earth. Through microscopy and cell theory you will learn about the ultrastructure of cells and the details about how new cells are generated for growth, repair, and reproduction. Issues such as the risk factors of cancer, the effects of heart disease, possible treatments for HIV and conserving biodiversity are covered. The theory of evolution is revisited and discussed in depth as well as the future of genetic engineering and genome projects.
A minimum of two Level 7 passes on the Combined course, or a Level 6 in Biology as a Separate science. We also recommend a Level 7 in Mathematics.
At the end of Year 13: Paper 1: Any content from topics 1– 4, including relevant practical skills. 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks: extended response questions. External written examination, 35% of A level Paper 2: Any content from topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills. 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks: comprehension question. External written examination, 35% of A level Paper 3: Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills. 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques. 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data. 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles. External written examination, 30% of A level Core practical skills are a non-examination assessment and are reported separately.
