Biology is the study of life; when sometimes, just sometimes, the atoms that make our universe come together in an organised way to produce a living organism. A-level Biology aims to increase pupils’ knowledge and understanding of how these organisms function and how they interact with each other and the environment. Biology is a rapidly developing subject at the forefront of current affairs about genetics, medicine and the environment. At A-level, students taking Biology at Colfe’s will study topics such as cell biology, biological molecules, exchanges with the environment, genetics and genetic technologies, biochemical pathways, coordination of organisms via nervous and hormonal pathways, evolution and ecology.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview and offers made are conditional on achieving at least four Grade 7/A at GCSE. At this stage, we will also ask for a reference from the pupil’s current school. • Enjoy GCSE Biology as a subject and achieve grade 7s (or above) in GCSE Biology and GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Mathematics. Note: Students sitting the Trilogy/Combined Science exams will need to achieve two grade 8s (or above) in GCSE Science and a grade 7 (or above) in GCSE Mathematics.
A-level Biology, like most other A-level subjects, is a linear course. Thus, students only sit their A-level exams at the end of Year 13. The exams at the end of Year 13 assess all of the topics covered in Year 12 and Year 13. The key to success in A-level Biology is understanding how to apply knowledge to novel scenarios, analyse experimental data and evaluate practical methodology. As such the course develops evaluative skills that are useful in a broad range of careers. Practical investigative skills are assessed via 12 pieces of practical work that cover core skills. These are assessed on a pass/fail basis, leading to a practical endorsement that does not contribute to the overall A-level grade. Practical skills are also assessed in the written exam papers. Biology can be combined well with a wide range of other A-level subjects, especially Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography and Psychology.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,330 - £20,460 |
| Address | Horn Park Lane, Lee, London, SE12 8AW |
Biology is the study of life; when sometimes, just sometimes, the atoms that make our universe come together in an organised way to produce a living organism. A-level Biology aims to increase pupils’ knowledge and understanding of how these organisms function and how they interact with each other and the environment. Biology is a rapidly developing subject at the forefront of current affairs about genetics, medicine and the environment. At A-level, students taking Biology at Colfe’s will study topics such as cell biology, biological molecules, exchanges with the environment, genetics and genetic technologies, biochemical pathways, coordination of organisms via nervous and hormonal pathways, evolution and ecology.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview and offers made are conditional on achieving at least four Grade 7/A at GCSE. At this stage, we will also ask for a reference from the pupil’s current school. • Enjoy GCSE Biology as a subject and achieve grade 7s (or above) in GCSE Biology and GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Mathematics. Note: Students sitting the Trilogy/Combined Science exams will need to achieve two grade 8s (or above) in GCSE Science and a grade 7 (or above) in GCSE Mathematics.
A-level Biology, like most other A-level subjects, is a linear course. Thus, students only sit their A-level exams at the end of Year 13. The exams at the end of Year 13 assess all of the topics covered in Year 12 and Year 13. The key to success in A-level Biology is understanding how to apply knowledge to novel scenarios, analyse experimental data and evaluate practical methodology. As such the course develops evaluative skills that are useful in a broad range of careers. Practical investigative skills are assessed via 12 pieces of practical work that cover core skills. These are assessed on a pass/fail basis, leading to a practical endorsement that does not contribute to the overall A-level grade. Practical skills are also assessed in the written exam papers. Biology can be combined well with a wide range of other A-level subjects, especially Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography and Psychology.
