Biology
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School & Sixth Form College - Cheshire East
01477410500
Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 7DX
Course summary

• Many of the Biology topics that you study at GCSE - in more depth. • New topics - including biochemistry, cell ultrastructure and molecular genetics. • Advances in medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, classification and ecology that illustrate that modern biology is exciting, relevant and challenging. • Development of a higher level of private study and self-organisation. • The course is delivered as interactive lectures, discussions, practical sessions, student presentations, field trips, visits and revision sessions. • For details of the course and full specification, you can visit http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/ biology-7401-7402

Entry requirements

- GCSE Biology/Science: grade 6 - GCSE English and maths to Grade 5 or equivalent. - 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (including English and Maths).

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 - Written Exam 2 hours - 91 Marks 35% of A level 76 Marks: Questions 15 Marks: Comprehension Paper 2 - Written Exam 2 hours - 91 Marks 35% of A level 76 Marks: Questions 15 Marks: Comprehension Paper 3 - Written Exam 90 minutes - 78 Marks 30% of A level 38 Marks: Structured questions 15 Marks: Analytical questions. 25 Marks: Essay - Choice of 2.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSelkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 7DX