Biology is a diverse, interesting and broad based subject. Encompassing many areas of study including, cellular activity, human biology, health and disease as well as the impact of human activity on the environment. The main aim of the A Level course is to encourage you to: • Develop your interest in and enthusiasm for Biology, including developing an interest in further study and careers in Biology • Appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology and how they relate to each other • Develop your practical and investigation skills
The best foundation for success in A Level Biology is a grade 7 or above at GCSE.
Paper 1: Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics This paper will examine the following topics: Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things Topic 3: Classification and Biodiversity Topic 4: Exchange and Transport Topic 5: Energy for Biological Processes Topic 6: Microbiology and Pathogens Topic 7: Modern Genetics The assessment is 1 hour 45 minutes. 30% of the total qualification Paper 2: Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology This paper will examine the following topics: Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things Topic 3: Classification and Biodiversity Topic 4: Exchange and Transport Topic 8: Origins of Genetic Variation Topic 9: Control Systems Topic 10: Ecosystems The assessment is 1 hour 45 minutes. 30% of the total qualification Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Biology Questions draw on content from across all topics. The assessment is 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of the total qualification. Science Practical Endorsement: Internally assessed and externally moderated by Pearson. Throughout the two years of study, there will be 12 core practicals to cover all of the techniques required for the practical competency measure. Practical competency is a simple Pass or Fail.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
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| Sixth Form Fee | £25,326 |
| Address | 133 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, SW7 5LE |
Biology is a diverse, interesting and broad based subject. Encompassing many areas of study including, cellular activity, human biology, health and disease as well as the impact of human activity on the environment. The main aim of the A Level course is to encourage you to: • Develop your interest in and enthusiasm for Biology, including developing an interest in further study and careers in Biology • Appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology and how they relate to each other • Develop your practical and investigation skills
The best foundation for success in A Level Biology is a grade 7 or above at GCSE.
Paper 1: Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics This paper will examine the following topics: Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things Topic 3: Classification and Biodiversity Topic 4: Exchange and Transport Topic 5: Energy for Biological Processes Topic 6: Microbiology and Pathogens Topic 7: Modern Genetics The assessment is 1 hour 45 minutes. 30% of the total qualification Paper 2: Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology This paper will examine the following topics: Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things Topic 3: Classification and Biodiversity Topic 4: Exchange and Transport Topic 8: Origins of Genetic Variation Topic 9: Control Systems Topic 10: Ecosystems The assessment is 1 hour 45 minutes. 30% of the total qualification Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Biology Questions draw on content from across all topics. The assessment is 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of the total qualification. Science Practical Endorsement: Internally assessed and externally moderated by Pearson. Throughout the two years of study, there will be 12 core practicals to cover all of the techniques required for the practical competency measure. Practical competency is a simple Pass or Fail.
