Biology
Wollaston School - North Northamptonshire
01933663501
Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH
Course summary

The course is divided into a wide range of topics, each covering different key concepts of biology. We will further develop your practical skills and you will complete specific experiments that also help to reinforce your understanding. Your knowledge and understanding of these experiments will be assessed through the written papers. • Unit 1 Practical Skills • Unit 2 Foundations in Biology • Unit 3 Exchange and Transport • Unit 4 Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease • Unit 5 Communications, Homeostasis and Energy • Unit 6 Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems

Entry requirements

It is expected that you will have achieved a minimum of Grade 6 in your Science GCSEs. In addition, students will need to be able to communicate effectively and to handle and interpret data. It would therefore be necessary to have a good GCSE grade in Mathematics and English Language.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 - Biological Processes 2 hours 15 minutes Multiple choice and structured questions. 37% of marks (June) Paper 2 - Biological diversity 2 hours 15 minutes Structured questions and extended answers 37% of marks (June) Paper 3 - Unified Biology 1 hour 30 minutes. Structured questions and extended responses 26% of marks (June)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressIrchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH