Biology
Faringdon Community College - Oxfordshire
01367240375
Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB
Course summary

This course is for students who want to continue studying biology after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. You might be choosing biology because you're headed for a healthcare or scientific career, though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a wide range of non-scientific careers too. This course links well with most other A level subjects but particularly with those such as Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography and Psychology.

Entry requirements

At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is through examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers, 2 of 2 hours 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes duration. You will also undertake a minimum of 12 practical activities during the 2 years of your course, that are teacher assessed and will appear as a separately reported result on your final A level certificate.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressFernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB