Biology at A Level is a demanding course which aims to develop knowledge and understanding of all life processes and provide a framework for further study and future employment. Underpinning A Level Biology is the consideration of ‘How Science Works’ which illustrates the relevance of Biology in Society and in the environment. The course is structured to develop hands-on practical and data analysis skills coupled with further developing mathematical abilities. The course covers a diverse range of concepts including: ■ Biological Molecules ■ Cells ■ How organisms exchange substances with their environment ■ Genetic information, Variation and relationships between organisms ■ Energy transfers in and between organisms ■ How organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments ■ Genetics, Populations, Evolution and ecosystems and Control of gene expression
You will need at least a Higher Tier grade 6 in Biology or a Higher Tier grade 66 in a Double Science and a minimum of a grade 6 in a Higher Tier paper in both Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE. Studying another Science or Mathematics at A Level is highly recommended alongside Biology.
There will be three 2 hour papers. Paper 1 – Year 12 content (35% of the A Level) Paper 2 – Year 13 content (35% of the A Level) Paper 3 – Year 12 and 13 content (30% of the A Level) All papers will assess practical skills and data analysis. Paper 3 will require students to write an essay from a choice of two titles.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS |
Biology at A Level is a demanding course which aims to develop knowledge and understanding of all life processes and provide a framework for further study and future employment. Underpinning A Level Biology is the consideration of ‘How Science Works’ which illustrates the relevance of Biology in Society and in the environment. The course is structured to develop hands-on practical and data analysis skills coupled with further developing mathematical abilities. The course covers a diverse range of concepts including: ■ Biological Molecules ■ Cells ■ How organisms exchange substances with their environment ■ Genetic information, Variation and relationships between organisms ■ Energy transfers in and between organisms ■ How organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments ■ Genetics, Populations, Evolution and ecosystems and Control of gene expression
You will need at least a Higher Tier grade 6 in Biology or a Higher Tier grade 66 in a Double Science and a minimum of a grade 6 in a Higher Tier paper in both Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE. Studying another Science or Mathematics at A Level is highly recommended alongside Biology.
There will be three 2 hour papers. Paper 1 – Year 12 content (35% of the A Level) Paper 2 – Year 13 content (35% of the A Level) Paper 3 – Year 12 and 13 content (30% of the A Level) All papers will assess practical skills and data analysis. Paper 3 will require students to write an essay from a choice of two titles.