The course is designed to follow on from GCSE Science and is modern in approach emphasising important biological principles of physiological biochemistry, genetics and the biology of DNA, evolution through natural selection, and ecology. At A-level students are more responsible than ever before for their own study and learning. From the beginning of the course, the students will be encouraged to make their own class notes during lessons. These will be supplemented by printed handouts. Students will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and take part in discussions. Around five hours of private study time each week should be used to do written assignments, complete practical accounts, read around the subject using a variety of sources, and revise and learn topics for the regularly set end-of-topic tests.
Six GCSEs grade 9–4 including English Language (must include at least two GCSEs at 5 or above for A-Level courses). This course requires students to have achieved a grade of 66 or above in GCSE Combined Science (Higher Tier) or a minimum of 655 in the separate sciences which should normally include grade 6 or above in Biology. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics (Higher Tier) and English Language is also normally required.
The A-level will consist of three written examinations at the end of the second year. Practical skills will also be assessed, and a separate practical endorsement will be awarded.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ |
The course is designed to follow on from GCSE Science and is modern in approach emphasising important biological principles of physiological biochemistry, genetics and the biology of DNA, evolution through natural selection, and ecology. At A-level students are more responsible than ever before for their own study and learning. From the beginning of the course, the students will be encouraged to make their own class notes during lessons. These will be supplemented by printed handouts. Students will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and take part in discussions. Around five hours of private study time each week should be used to do written assignments, complete practical accounts, read around the subject using a variety of sources, and revise and learn topics for the regularly set end-of-topic tests.
Six GCSEs grade 9–4 including English Language (must include at least two GCSEs at 5 or above for A-Level courses). This course requires students to have achieved a grade of 66 or above in GCSE Combined Science (Higher Tier) or a minimum of 655 in the separate sciences which should normally include grade 6 or above in Biology. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics (Higher Tier) and English Language is also normally required.
The A-level will consist of three written examinations at the end of the second year. Practical skills will also be assessed, and a separate practical endorsement will be awarded.