A Level Biology is an exciting course that builds on your existing GCSE knowledge of key topics such as stem cells, enzymes, immunology and genetics. It also introduces new topics such as muscles, the biology of cancer and up-to-date advances in research. Would you like to learn about things such as how we can stop disease progression by switching off the production of proteins or how the environment can cause inherited changes in features without changes to the DNA sequence? Students will develop good practical skills during their Biology course and will complete experiments set by the exam board. This will provide excellent transferrable skills for future scientific courses and a wide array of careers Units studied include: Unit 1 – Biological Molecules Unit 2 – Organisms and substance exchange Unit 3 – Cells Unit 4 – Genetic information Unit 5 – Energy transfers Unit 6- Organisms: responses to the environment Unit 7 – Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems Unit 8- Control of gene expression
Grade 66 achieved in Combined Science OR Grade 6 achieved in GCSE Biology (Triple) PLUS grade 5 in Maths PLUS grade 4 in English Language or Literature 5 x grade 4 GCSEs or equivalent to be able to complete them at sixth form
3 x 2 hours exams at end of Y13. Paper 1 – exam on Year 12 content, including practical work. Paper 2 – exam on Year 13 content, including practical work. Paper 3 – exam on both years content and includes an essay. You will complete required practicals throughout the course. The exams will test you on these practical skills. You will also receive a practical certificate if the teacher deems that your practical skills meet the pass criteria.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2HR |
A Level Biology is an exciting course that builds on your existing GCSE knowledge of key topics such as stem cells, enzymes, immunology and genetics. It also introduces new topics such as muscles, the biology of cancer and up-to-date advances in research. Would you like to learn about things such as how we can stop disease progression by switching off the production of proteins or how the environment can cause inherited changes in features without changes to the DNA sequence? Students will develop good practical skills during their Biology course and will complete experiments set by the exam board. This will provide excellent transferrable skills for future scientific courses and a wide array of careers Units studied include: Unit 1 – Biological Molecules Unit 2 – Organisms and substance exchange Unit 3 – Cells Unit 4 – Genetic information Unit 5 – Energy transfers Unit 6- Organisms: responses to the environment Unit 7 – Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems Unit 8- Control of gene expression
Grade 66 achieved in Combined Science OR Grade 6 achieved in GCSE Biology (Triple) PLUS grade 5 in Maths PLUS grade 4 in English Language or Literature 5 x grade 4 GCSEs or equivalent to be able to complete them at sixth form
3 x 2 hours exams at end of Y13. Paper 1 – exam on Year 12 content, including practical work. Paper 2 – exam on Year 13 content, including practical work. Paper 3 – exam on both years content and includes an essay. You will complete required practicals throughout the course. The exams will test you on these practical skills. You will also receive a practical certificate if the teacher deems that your practical skills meet the pass criteria.