Biology is the study of living organisms, both how they function, how they interact and the effect they have on the biosphere. We are fortunate at Barton Court in having teachers who are experienced in the teaching of A Level and in particular in the teaching of zoology, ecology and molecular biology.The course is wide ranging and great emphasis is placed on How Science Works in biology and the practical applications of biology to the wider world.
- Sixth Form entry requirements, including Biology at B or 6 grade (or Core and Additional Science GCSE at A or 7 grade). - At least eight grade 4s at GCSEs including English and Mathematics and at least four grade 6's at GCSE, including a 6 in the subjects chosen where relevant, or in the case of a student not studying the subject at GCSE, a 6 is needed in the closest subject (s) they have studied at GCSE
Unit 1: Written 2 hour examination on units 1-4 35% of the A Level Unit 2: Written 2 hour examination on units 5-8 35% of the A Level Unit 3: Written 2 hour examination on practical aspects of units 1-8 and a synoptic essay 30% of the A Level There is no practical examination or coursework. There are 12 required key practicals, which are evidenced over the 2 years and which are examined in Paper 3.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH |
Biology is the study of living organisms, both how they function, how they interact and the effect they have on the biosphere. We are fortunate at Barton Court in having teachers who are experienced in the teaching of A Level and in particular in the teaching of zoology, ecology and molecular biology.The course is wide ranging and great emphasis is placed on How Science Works in biology and the practical applications of biology to the wider world.
- Sixth Form entry requirements, including Biology at B or 6 grade (or Core and Additional Science GCSE at A or 7 grade). - At least eight grade 4s at GCSEs including English and Mathematics and at least four grade 6's at GCSE, including a 6 in the subjects chosen where relevant, or in the case of a student not studying the subject at GCSE, a 6 is needed in the closest subject (s) they have studied at GCSE
Unit 1: Written 2 hour examination on units 1-4 35% of the A Level Unit 2: Written 2 hour examination on units 5-8 35% of the A Level Unit 3: Written 2 hour examination on practical aspects of units 1-8 and a synoptic essay 30% of the A Level There is no practical examination or coursework. There are 12 required key practicals, which are evidenced over the 2 years and which are examined in Paper 3.