Biology
Fitzharrys School - Oxfordshire
01235520698
Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP
Course summary

What will I study? • Biological molecules • Cells • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms • Energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of gene expression

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills. Written exam: 2 hours - 91 marks 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions 35% of A-level Paper 2: As above, except assessment cover topics 5-8. Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills. Written Exam: • 2 hours - 78 marks • 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques • 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data • 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles 30% of A-level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNorthcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP