Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life – and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. AS – Year 1: 1. Biological molecules. 2. Cells. 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment. 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. A-Level – Year 2: 5. Energy transfers in and between organisms. 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. 8. The control of gene expression.
Minimum grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science or grade 6 in GCSE Biology. For all subjects a GCSE in the chosen area is an advantage and provides good foundational knowledge and skills. More importantly, you must enjoy the subject; you should be motivated to do well, want to work hard and have a keen interest in studying around the subject, independently. Our entry requirements provide insight into the required academic level to be successful at this course. However, please speak to us if you are interested in studying this subject and have concerns that you do not have a GCSE in this area or have concerns that you may not achieve the entry level required. Our team can be contacted on wrensix@wren.excalibur.org.uk.
Exams: The assessment for the A-level consists of three exams: Paper 1 – Topics 1-4, Paper 2 – Topics 5-8 and Paper 3 – Topics 1-8 with practical skills and Essay. CPAC (Common Practical Assessment Criteria): During the course of the two years, you will participate in 12 required practicals. Each practical will focus on a different CPAC skill that you must master before the end of the course and achieve endorsement for your practical skills in order to pass A-Level Biology.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
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| Address | 61-63 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BB |
Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life – and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. AS – Year 1: 1. Biological molecules. 2. Cells. 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment. 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. A-Level – Year 2: 5. Energy transfers in and between organisms. 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. 8. The control of gene expression.
Minimum grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science or grade 6 in GCSE Biology. For all subjects a GCSE in the chosen area is an advantage and provides good foundational knowledge and skills. More importantly, you must enjoy the subject; you should be motivated to do well, want to work hard and have a keen interest in studying around the subject, independently. Our entry requirements provide insight into the required academic level to be successful at this course. However, please speak to us if you are interested in studying this subject and have concerns that you do not have a GCSE in this area or have concerns that you may not achieve the entry level required. Our team can be contacted on wrensix@wren.excalibur.org.uk.
Exams: The assessment for the A-level consists of three exams: Paper 1 – Topics 1-4, Paper 2 – Topics 5-8 and Paper 3 – Topics 1-8 with practical skills and Essay. CPAC (Common Practical Assessment Criteria): During the course of the two years, you will participate in 12 required practicals. Each practical will focus on a different CPAC skill that you must master before the end of the course and achieve endorsement for your practical skills in order to pass A-Level Biology.