Biology
Bury College - Bury
01612808280
Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BG
Course summary

Our Science courses are held in high regard by many universities and will equip you with the essential skills for a variety of future careers. By studying Science at A-level you will not only advance your subject knowledge but you will also improve your ability to problem solve, analyse information and reach scientific conclusions. You will also benefit from our state-of-the art laboratories and industry standard equipment. Biology means the 'study of life'. You will develop the skills necessary for aspiring scientists. The topics studied on this course are: • Biological molecules • Cells and immunity • Exchange systems in living organisms • Genetic diversity and classification • Energy transfer in and between living organisms • Organism responses to changes in their internal and external environment • Genetics, populations and ecosystems • Control of gene expression and use of gene technologies

Entry requirements

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths. For A-level Biology: Grade 9-6 Combined Science OR Grade 9-6 Biology & Grade 9-6 in one other Science; Grade 9-5 English Language; Grade 9-5 Maths

How you'll be assessed

100% exam You will also be awarded a CPAC certificate for successful completion of 12 required practical experiments. This demonstrates to universities that you are competent in the laboratory

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityBury
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMarket Street, Bury, BL9 0BG