Biology has led to major developments in areas such as food production, diagnosis and treatment of disease, enhancing sports performance, conservation and forensics. If you are fascinated by the way plants, animals, micro-organisms and humans work then this is the ideal course for you. A Level Biology will help you make sense of the living world around you. You will study the biology of plants and animals, human health and the wider natural environment. You will gain insights into how living organisms work and understand wider environmental issues in more detail. On this two year course at HSDC Havant, you will study the following: Biological molecules, Cells, Organisms exchanging substances with their environment, Genetic information, variation and relationships, between organisms, Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems, The control of gene expression.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language. You will also need a grade 5 or above in Mathematics and grade 6 or above in two Sciences. As there is an essay component to the assessments and lots of new terminology to learn it is important that you have good English skills.
The course is assessed through 100% exams. 10% of the assessment will contain mathematical skills equivalent to Level 2 or above. At least 15% will assess knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to practical work. In addition, you will carry out 12 required practicals to pass the Practical Endorsement.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | College Road, Waterlooville, PO7 8AA |
Biology has led to major developments in areas such as food production, diagnosis and treatment of disease, enhancing sports performance, conservation and forensics. If you are fascinated by the way plants, animals, micro-organisms and humans work then this is the ideal course for you. A Level Biology will help you make sense of the living world around you. You will study the biology of plants and animals, human health and the wider natural environment. You will gain insights into how living organisms work and understand wider environmental issues in more detail. On this two year course at HSDC Havant, you will study the following: Biological molecules, Cells, Organisms exchanging substances with their environment, Genetic information, variation and relationships, between organisms, Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems, The control of gene expression.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language. You will also need a grade 5 or above in Mathematics and grade 6 or above in two Sciences. As there is an essay component to the assessments and lots of new terminology to learn it is important that you have good English skills.
The course is assessed through 100% exams. 10% of the assessment will contain mathematical skills equivalent to Level 2 or above. At least 15% will assess knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to practical work. In addition, you will carry out 12 required practicals to pass the Practical Endorsement.