Biology
Walsall College - Walsall
01922657022
Wisemore Campus, Walsall, WS2 8ES
Course summary

If you’d like to study science at university - or want a stepping stone to a scientific career - our courses will give you the knowledge and practical skills to succeed. Depending on your chosen course, you’ll immerse yourself in fascinating topics such as microbiology, organic chemistry and astrophysics. You’ll get hands-on in our high-spec labs, learning practical techniques and conducting your own experiments - and explore different career options. A Level subject content will include: - 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 environment. - Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. - The control of gene expression.

Entry requirements

It is expected that applicants will have English and maths at grades 5-9 (A*-C) and a science GCSE at grades 6-9 (A*-B). Additional GCSE results at grades 5-9 will be an advantage.

How you'll be assessed

The courses are a combination of assessed written work, practical project assessments and final dated examinations at the end of the second year of study.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWisemore Campus, Walsall, WS2 8ES