Biology
The Pingle Academy - Derbyshire
01283216837
Coronation Street, Swadlincote, DE11 0QA
Course summary

Topics include: Lifestyle, Health and Risk; Genes and Health; Voice of the Genome; Biodiversity and Natural Resources; On the Wild Side; Immunity; Infection and Forensics; Run for your Life; Grey Matter. Many scientific and medical professions need people who have studied Biology. Many of our past students have become doctors, professors, lecturers, dentists as well as physiotherapists, radiographers, pharmacists and teachers.

Entry requirements

- Overall plus Grade 6 in Biology/Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics. - Minimum of 5x 9-4 grades at GCSE with a minimum Average

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics 1hr 45mins (30%) 90 marks Paper 2 Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology 1hr 45mins (30%) 90 marks Paper 3 General and Practical Applications in Biology 2hrs 30 mins (40%) 120 marks

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCoronation Street, Swadlincote, DE11 0QA