Students will study contemporary biology; including cutting edge biochemistry and genetics. This course will help to develop an interest and enthusiasm for biology and encourage students to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues. Modules are highly varied and give an excellent foundation for degree-level courses, apprenticeships and multiple career pathways. Biology is an exciting, but challenging course that develops skills in practical techniques, scientific communication, analysis and evaluation. It evidences the ability to work as a high-level academic and is highly regarded in universities. Students are extended in every lesson as material is applied to biology in real-life and A* material is regularly reviewed. There are trips (such as a sampling practical investigation at Slimbridge) that run for the whole cohort biannually. Career Pathways – Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Healthcare – Agriculture, Marine Biology, Food and Drug Inspector and Animal Health – Biochemistry, Genetics, Forensics, Psychology and Scientific Journalism – Ecology, Biological Illustration, Conservation and Environmental Science
Grade 6 in GCSE Science or Biology. Minimum of one Grade 6 and one Grade 5 at GCSE English and Mathematics (either order).
Modules Developing Practical Skills in Biology Foundations in Biology Exchange and Transport Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease Communication, Homeostasis and Energy Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems Assessment Component 1 – Biological Processes – 2 hr 15 min (37%) Component 2 – Biological Diversity – 2 hr 15 min (37%) Component 3 – Unified Biology – 1 hr 30 min (26%) Practical endorsement
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE |
Students will study contemporary biology; including cutting edge biochemistry and genetics. This course will help to develop an interest and enthusiasm for biology and encourage students to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues. Modules are highly varied and give an excellent foundation for degree-level courses, apprenticeships and multiple career pathways. Biology is an exciting, but challenging course that develops skills in practical techniques, scientific communication, analysis and evaluation. It evidences the ability to work as a high-level academic and is highly regarded in universities. Students are extended in every lesson as material is applied to biology in real-life and A* material is regularly reviewed. There are trips (such as a sampling practical investigation at Slimbridge) that run for the whole cohort biannually. Career Pathways – Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Healthcare – Agriculture, Marine Biology, Food and Drug Inspector and Animal Health – Biochemistry, Genetics, Forensics, Psychology and Scientific Journalism – Ecology, Biological Illustration, Conservation and Environmental Science
Grade 6 in GCSE Science or Biology. Minimum of one Grade 6 and one Grade 5 at GCSE English and Mathematics (either order).
Modules Developing Practical Skills in Biology Foundations in Biology Exchange and Transport Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease Communication, Homeostasis and Energy Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems Assessment Component 1 – Biological Processes – 2 hr 15 min (37%) Component 2 – Biological Diversity – 2 hr 15 min (37%) Component 3 – Unified Biology – 1 hr 30 min (26%) Practical endorsement