GCE Biology is about connecting how living organisms function, survive, adapt, and overcome disease. The course covers the principles of Biology such as cells, organ systems, and the way these interact in real life. Students can expect to enhance and develop practical skills in coordination with their knowledge of the subject material. AS modules/units: Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells Topic 3: Organisms Exchange Substances with their Environment Topic 4: Genetic Information, Variation, and Relationships Between Organisms A2 modules/units: Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells Topic 3: Organisms Exchange Substances with their Environment Topic 4: Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships between Organisms Topic 5: Energy Transfer in and Between Organisms Topic 6: Organisms Respond to Changes in their Internal and External Environments Topic 7: Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems Topic 8: The Control of Gene Expression
Grade 6 in Science Trilogy or GCSE Biology Grade 5 in GCSE English and Maths
AS assessment: Paper 1: Any content from topics 1-4; 90 minutes 75 marks; 50% of total AS Paper 2: Any content from topics 1-4; 90 minutes 75 marks; 50% of total AS A2 assessment Paper 1: Any content from topics 1-4; 120 minutes 91 marks; 35% of total A2 Paper 2: Any content from topics 5-8; 120 minutes 91 marks; 35% of total A2 Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8; 120 minutes 91 marks; 30% of total A2
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Davey Road, West Bromwich, B70 9UW |
GCE Biology is about connecting how living organisms function, survive, adapt, and overcome disease. The course covers the principles of Biology such as cells, organ systems, and the way these interact in real life. Students can expect to enhance and develop practical skills in coordination with their knowledge of the subject material. AS modules/units: Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells Topic 3: Organisms Exchange Substances with their Environment Topic 4: Genetic Information, Variation, and Relationships Between Organisms A2 modules/units: Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells Topic 3: Organisms Exchange Substances with their Environment Topic 4: Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships between Organisms Topic 5: Energy Transfer in and Between Organisms Topic 6: Organisms Respond to Changes in their Internal and External Environments Topic 7: Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems Topic 8: The Control of Gene Expression
Grade 6 in Science Trilogy or GCSE Biology Grade 5 in GCSE English and Maths
AS assessment: Paper 1: Any content from topics 1-4; 90 minutes 75 marks; 50% of total AS Paper 2: Any content from topics 1-4; 90 minutes 75 marks; 50% of total AS A2 assessment Paper 1: Any content from topics 1-4; 120 minutes 91 marks; 35% of total A2 Paper 2: Any content from topics 5-8; 120 minutes 91 marks; 35% of total A2 Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8; 120 minutes 91 marks; 30% of total A2