Biology
The Marsh Academy - Kent
01797364593
Station Road, New Romney, TN28 8BB
Course summary

The A Level Biology qualification is a two-year course, following the Edexcel GCE qualification. A range of topics are followed, with the aim of developing essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other, competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills and an understanding of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. Topics studied include: Lifestyle, Health and Risk, Genes and Health, Biodiversity and Natural Resources, Immunity, Infection and Forensics, and Grey Matter.

Entry requirements

A minimum of two grade 7s in GCSE Science and, Six in Mathematics and a grade 5 in English.

How you'll be assessed

The qualification is assessed through three externally set papers and a set of core experiments. The qualification is designed to permit access to higher qualifications, or the workplace at higher levels of competence.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStation Road, New Romney, TN28 8BB