Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology is defined as the study of living organisms; being such a broad topic. Students are able to increase their understanding of the topic and are bound to find a specific area of interest, plus; as a subject it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. The topics studied in Year 12 consist of: 1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms The topics studied in Year 13 consist of: 5. Energy transfers in and between organisms 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8. The control of gene expression
GCSE grade 6 in Biology or Combined Science (Trilogy). In addition, you must have scored a grade 7 in either of the Biology papers.
The assessment consists of 3 written examinations each of equal weighting at the end of the course: Paper 1: 2 hour examination. 91 marks (35% of A-Level) Assessed topics 1,2,3,4, relevant mathematical and practical skills. 76 marks are a mixture of long and short answer questions. 15 marks are extended response questions. Paper 2: 2 hour examination. 91 marks (35% of A-Level) Assessed topics 5,6,7,8, relevant mathematical and practical skills. 76 marks are a mixture of long and short answer questions. 15 marks are extended response questions. Paper 3: 2 hour examination Assesses all work undertaken throughout the A level course (topics 1-8) including relevant practical skills. 78 marks (30% of A-Level). 38 marks are structured questions including practical techniques. 15 marks are critical analysis of experimental data and 25 marks are for one essay from a choice of two titles.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JY |
Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology is defined as the study of living organisms; being such a broad topic. Students are able to increase their understanding of the topic and are bound to find a specific area of interest, plus; as a subject it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. The topics studied in Year 12 consist of: 1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms The topics studied in Year 13 consist of: 5. Energy transfers in and between organisms 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8. The control of gene expression
GCSE grade 6 in Biology or Combined Science (Trilogy). In addition, you must have scored a grade 7 in either of the Biology papers.
The assessment consists of 3 written examinations each of equal weighting at the end of the course: Paper 1: 2 hour examination. 91 marks (35% of A-Level) Assessed topics 1,2,3,4, relevant mathematical and practical skills. 76 marks are a mixture of long and short answer questions. 15 marks are extended response questions. Paper 2: 2 hour examination. 91 marks (35% of A-Level) Assessed topics 5,6,7,8, relevant mathematical and practical skills. 76 marks are a mixture of long and short answer questions. 15 marks are extended response questions. Paper 3: 2 hour examination Assesses all work undertaken throughout the A level course (topics 1-8) including relevant practical skills. 78 marks (30% of A-Level). 38 marks are structured questions including practical techniques. 15 marks are critical analysis of experimental data and 25 marks are for one essay from a choice of two titles.