Biology
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy - Northumberland
01670822795
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED
Course summary

The Student will cover the following topics: • Unit 1: Biological molecules • Unit 2: Cells • Unit 3: Organisms Exchange Substances with their Environment • Unit 4: Genetic Information, Variation, and Relationships Between Organisms • Unit 5: Energy transfer in and between organisms • Unit 6: Organisms Respond to Changes in Their Environments • Unit 7: Genetics, Populations, Evolution & Ecosystems • Unit 8: The Control of Gene Expression

Entry requirements

Grade 7 in Biology, Grade 7/7 in Combined Science, Grade 6 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Examination paper (91 marks) 2 hours, 35% of A-level. 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks: extended response questions assessing any content from units 1-4, including relevant practical skills. Paper 2: Examination paper (91 marks) 2 hours, 35% of A-level. 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks: comprehension question. Paper 3: Examination paper (78 marks) 2 hours, 30% of A-level. 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques. 15 marks: a critical analysis of given experimental data. 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles. Practical Endorsement: Additional qualification awarded a pass or unclassified (70% of universities will request this additional qualification as part of their offer). Consists of 12 required practical investigations over the 2-year course. Students will be required to collect a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate the competencies required for a pass.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRidge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED