Expectations of Independent Study You are expected to spend at least five and a half hours a week on your Biology work outside of lessons. This will include homework tasks, prereading, independent study tasks, making additional notes, reviewing lesson materials and reading around the subject. Why is it interesting? It explains everything about the marvellous and almost miraculous phenomenon that is life. It allows us to understand everything alive from the tiniest bacteria to fascinating massive organisms like blue whales. What skills and knowledge will I develop by studying this subject? • Fundamental processes of life. • Practical skills • Problem solving • Maths based problems This course would be suitable for students who have the following skills and interests: Studying Biology at A Level will require you to be highly organised and effective with your own independent work. Not only will you have to balance the workload of this subject and the other subjects you have chosen, you will also be required to commit to the subject and do the very best that you can. What career pathways are open to me if I study this subject? Studying Biology provides a huge platform for students to go into numerous fields some of which include: • Biomedical science • Veterinary science • Biological sciences • Environmental Sciences • Biotechnology • Microbiology • Immunology • Pharmacology • Botany • Zoology • Nursing • Medicine • Sports science • Biochemistry
Assessment Overview Paper 1 is worth 37% of the marks and is based on biological processes. It is made up of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions. Paper 2 is worth 37% of the marks and is based on biological diversity. It is made up of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions. Paper 3 is worth 26% of the marks and is synoptic, covering all aspects of theory and practical. It is made up of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions. The fourth aspect of the assessment will be based on mathematical skills.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Wilmington Grange, Parsons Lane, Dartford, DA2 7BB |
Expectations of Independent Study You are expected to spend at least five and a half hours a week on your Biology work outside of lessons. This will include homework tasks, prereading, independent study tasks, making additional notes, reviewing lesson materials and reading around the subject. Why is it interesting? It explains everything about the marvellous and almost miraculous phenomenon that is life. It allows us to understand everything alive from the tiniest bacteria to fascinating massive organisms like blue whales. What skills and knowledge will I develop by studying this subject? • Fundamental processes of life. • Practical skills • Problem solving • Maths based problems This course would be suitable for students who have the following skills and interests: Studying Biology at A Level will require you to be highly organised and effective with your own independent work. Not only will you have to balance the workload of this subject and the other subjects you have chosen, you will also be required to commit to the subject and do the very best that you can. What career pathways are open to me if I study this subject? Studying Biology provides a huge platform for students to go into numerous fields some of which include: • Biomedical science • Veterinary science • Biological sciences • Environmental Sciences • Biotechnology • Microbiology • Immunology • Pharmacology • Botany • Zoology • Nursing • Medicine • Sports science • Biochemistry
Assessment Overview Paper 1 is worth 37% of the marks and is based on biological processes. It is made up of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions. Paper 2 is worth 37% of the marks and is based on biological diversity. It is made up of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions. Paper 3 is worth 26% of the marks and is synoptic, covering all aspects of theory and practical. It is made up of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions. The fourth aspect of the assessment will be based on mathematical skills.
