Students will study for three examined components, Biological Processes, Biological Diversity and Unified Biology. The fourth component is the Practical Endorsement in Biology and is reported separately. Unit 1: Development of practical skills in biology Unit 2: Foundations in Biology includes: cell structure; biological molecules; nucleotides and nucleic acids; enzymes; biological membranes; cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation. Unit 3: Exchange and transport in plants and animals includes: exchange surfaces; transport in animals and transport in plants. Unit 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease includes: communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system; classification and evolution; and Biodiversity. Unit 5: Communications, homeostasis and energy includes: communication and homeostasis; excretion as an example of homeostatic control; neuronal communication; hormonal communication; plant and animal responses; photosynthesis and respiration. Unit 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems includes: cellular control; patterns of inheritance; manipulating genomes; cloning and biotechnology; ecosystems; populations and sustainability.
6 in Synergy OR Trilogy Science OR Biology AND a 6 in Mathematics.
Biological processes is a written exam covering units 1, 2, 3 and 5 (2 hours 15 minutes). Weighting = 37% of A Level marks. Biological diversity is a written exam on units 1, 2, 4 and 6 (2 hours 15 minutes). Weighting = 37% of A Level marks. Unified biology is a written exam on all units (1 hour 30 minutes). Weighting = 26% of A Level marks. Practical endorsement in Biology is internally assessed (throughout the whole course within lessons). Performance is reported separately to the A Level grade as either a pass or fail.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Venturer Gate, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ |
Students will study for three examined components, Biological Processes, Biological Diversity and Unified Biology. The fourth component is the Practical Endorsement in Biology and is reported separately. Unit 1: Development of practical skills in biology Unit 2: Foundations in Biology includes: cell structure; biological molecules; nucleotides and nucleic acids; enzymes; biological membranes; cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation. Unit 3: Exchange and transport in plants and animals includes: exchange surfaces; transport in animals and transport in plants. Unit 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease includes: communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system; classification and evolution; and Biodiversity. Unit 5: Communications, homeostasis and energy includes: communication and homeostasis; excretion as an example of homeostatic control; neuronal communication; hormonal communication; plant and animal responses; photosynthesis and respiration. Unit 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems includes: cellular control; patterns of inheritance; manipulating genomes; cloning and biotechnology; ecosystems; populations and sustainability.
6 in Synergy OR Trilogy Science OR Biology AND a 6 in Mathematics.
Biological processes is a written exam covering units 1, 2, 3 and 5 (2 hours 15 minutes). Weighting = 37% of A Level marks. Biological diversity is a written exam on units 1, 2, 4 and 6 (2 hours 15 minutes). Weighting = 37% of A Level marks. Unified biology is a written exam on all units (1 hour 30 minutes). Weighting = 26% of A Level marks. Practical endorsement in Biology is internally assessed (throughout the whole course within lessons). Performance is reported separately to the A Level grade as either a pass or fail.