This course focuses on a range of topics including Biological molecules, Exchange within organisms, Genetics and evolution and Energy transfer within and between organisms. Over the two years the core content of the course includes: - Biological molecules - Cells - Organisms exchanging substances with their environment - Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms - Energy transfer in and between organisms - How organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments - Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems - The control of gene expression
For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4. For this course this must include Mathematics at Grade 5 or above and English Language/Literature at grade 4 or above. Students should also have a Double Award in Science GCSE grade of 5, 5 or a grade 5 in Triple Science, Biology.
Component 1: Paper 1 (topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills) written exam - 35% Component 2: Paper 2 (topics 5-8, including relevant practical skills) written exam - 35% Component 3: Paper 3 (topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills) written exam - 30%
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Nottingham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 1DT |
This course focuses on a range of topics including Biological molecules, Exchange within organisms, Genetics and evolution and Energy transfer within and between organisms. Over the two years the core content of the course includes: - Biological molecules - Cells - Organisms exchanging substances with their environment - Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms - Energy transfer in and between organisms - How organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments - Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems - The control of gene expression
For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4. For this course this must include Mathematics at Grade 5 or above and English Language/Literature at grade 4 or above. Students should also have a Double Award in Science GCSE grade of 5, 5 or a grade 5 in Triple Science, Biology.
Component 1: Paper 1 (topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills) written exam - 35% Component 2: Paper 2 (topics 5-8, including relevant practical skills) written exam - 35% Component 3: Paper 3 (topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills) written exam - 30%