Biology

A-Level

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Science
• Minimum Grade 5 in GCSE English and in GCSE Maths

Who is it for?

Biology is a highly academic subject, therefore it is important that pupils who choose Biology are intelligent, resilient and studious. You will require a very good knowledge of Mathematics and have excellent English skills. You will need to demonstrate safe and skilful practical techniques; make,
record and communicate reliable and valid observations and measurements; analyse, interpret, explain and evaluate the methodology and results.

Course Structure

The content of the course consists of:

• Biological molecules
• Cells
• Organisms exchange substances with their environment
• Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
• Energy transfers in and between organisms
• Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
• Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
• The control of gene expression

Assessment

Exam 1: (35% of A Level ) Biological molecules, Cells, Organisms exchange substances with their environment, Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms.

Exam 2: (35% of A Level ) Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems,The control of gene expression.

Exam 3: ( 30% of A Level) Practical skills and summary of course.

University Pathways

Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Biological Sciences in various universities including Cambridge, Oxford, Edinburgh and Imperial College.