Biology today is the fastest developing Science with GM Technology, Climate Change and Pandemics constantly in the headlines. The course offers a comprehensive insight into the different aspects of Biology. It follows a comparative approach showing how species have evolved to overcome the ‘trials of life’. Year One • Cell structure and organisation • Cell membranes and transport • Gas exchange and transport in plants and animals • Basic biochemistry: carbohydrates, lipids and proteins • Nucleic acids and their functions • Genetic diversity and adaptation • Biodiversity and classification Year Two • Photosynthesis and respiration • Ecology • The nervous system • Homeostasis and the endocrine system • Genetics • Evolution and speciation • Gene technology
• Grade 5/5 or B/B in GCSE Combined Science or equivalent, (or in two separate sciences including Biology). • Grade 5 or B in GCSE Mathematics. • Grade 5 or B in GCSE English.
The examinations will assess your theoretical knowledge (75%), your practical skills (15%) and your mathematical skills (10%).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Folly Lane, Hereford, HR1 1LU |
Biology today is the fastest developing Science with GM Technology, Climate Change and Pandemics constantly in the headlines. The course offers a comprehensive insight into the different aspects of Biology. It follows a comparative approach showing how species have evolved to overcome the ‘trials of life’. Year One • Cell structure and organisation • Cell membranes and transport • Gas exchange and transport in plants and animals • Basic biochemistry: carbohydrates, lipids and proteins • Nucleic acids and their functions • Genetic diversity and adaptation • Biodiversity and classification Year Two • Photosynthesis and respiration • Ecology • The nervous system • Homeostasis and the endocrine system • Genetics • Evolution and speciation • Gene technology
• Grade 5/5 or B/B in GCSE Combined Science or equivalent, (or in two separate sciences including Biology). • Grade 5 or B in GCSE Mathematics. • Grade 5 or B in GCSE English.
The examinations will assess your theoretical knowledge (75%), your practical skills (15%) and your mathematical skills (10%).