Course outline and assessment The Biology A Level course has been designed so that students study biology in topics, each covering different key concepts of biology, in a traditional content-led approach. Practical endorsement for biology This is a teacher assessed component where students will be awarded pass or fail. Candidates complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence. Performance is reported separately to the A Level grade. Independent study commitment: Five hours per week minimum
GCSE: 6 in Biology or the Trilogy Science Biology modules
Paper 1 - Biological processes • Multiple choice (5.5% of A Level). • Structured questions and extended response questions covering theory and practical skills (31.5% of A Level). Paper 2 - Biological diversity • Multiple choice (5.5% of A Level). • Structured questions and extended response questions covering theory and practical skills (31.5% of A Level). Paper 3 - Unified biology • Structured questions and extended response questions covering theory and practical skills (26% of A Level). Practical endorsement for biology This is a teacher assessed component where students will be awarded pass or fail. Candidates complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence. Performance is reported separately to the A Level grade
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XL |
Course outline and assessment The Biology A Level course has been designed so that students study biology in topics, each covering different key concepts of biology, in a traditional content-led approach. Practical endorsement for biology This is a teacher assessed component where students will be awarded pass or fail. Candidates complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence. Performance is reported separately to the A Level grade. Independent study commitment: Five hours per week minimum
GCSE: 6 in Biology or the Trilogy Science Biology modules
Paper 1 - Biological processes • Multiple choice (5.5% of A Level). • Structured questions and extended response questions covering theory and practical skills (31.5% of A Level). Paper 2 - Biological diversity • Multiple choice (5.5% of A Level). • Structured questions and extended response questions covering theory and practical skills (31.5% of A Level). Paper 3 - Unified biology • Structured questions and extended response questions covering theory and practical skills (26% of A Level). Practical endorsement for biology This is a teacher assessed component where students will be awarded pass or fail. Candidates complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence. Performance is reported separately to the A Level grade