A-Level Biology is the study of organisms, their structure, how they function, their evolution and development. Students will begin Y1 by looking at the building blocks of Biology; cell theory and the fundamental compounds they contain. This encompasses the workings of the immune system, the structure of DNA and the role of proteins in structures as diverse as enzymes and components of the blood. In Y2 students will delve deeper into the study of genetics, they will cover the development of genetic diversity within species and the role of mutations as a significant cause. The role of inheritance in processes such as evolution is considered, as well as the use of DNA technology in the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.
Paper 1 – 35% of A level 2-hour, written paper covering the topics of Year 1: Biological molecules, Cells, Organisms and Genetic information. Paper 2 – 35% of A level 2-hour, written paper covering the topics of Year 2: Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, Genes. Paper 3 – 30% of A level 2-hour, written paper covering the topics of Year 1 and Year 2. Practical Requirement Completion of 12 required practical activities.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Holtdale Approach, Leeds, LS16 7RX |
A-Level Biology is the study of organisms, their structure, how they function, their evolution and development. Students will begin Y1 by looking at the building blocks of Biology; cell theory and the fundamental compounds they contain. This encompasses the workings of the immune system, the structure of DNA and the role of proteins in structures as diverse as enzymes and components of the blood. In Y2 students will delve deeper into the study of genetics, they will cover the development of genetic diversity within species and the role of mutations as a significant cause. The role of inheritance in processes such as evolution is considered, as well as the use of DNA technology in the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.
Paper 1 – 35% of A level 2-hour, written paper covering the topics of Year 1: Biological molecules, Cells, Organisms and Genetic information. Paper 2 – 35% of A level 2-hour, written paper covering the topics of Year 2: Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, Genes. Paper 3 – 30% of A level 2-hour, written paper covering the topics of Year 1 and Year 2. Practical Requirement Completion of 12 required practical activities.