A-Level Biology
Light Hall School - Solihull
0121 746 5070
Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2PZ
Course summary

A-Level Biology covers the fundamental principles of biology, including evolution, genetics, and ecology, and you will have the opportunity to develop essential scientific skills such as designing and carrying out experiments, analysing data, and drawing conclusions. These skills are highly transferable and will be valuable in any career. A-Level Biology is suitable for students who have enjoyed the GCSE course and have a real interest in learning more deeply about the interconnected systems in our body, the complex interactions within ecosystems and taking a bigger picture approach to biological systems.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE Biology (Triple) or Combined Science Grade 6 in GCSE Maths

How you'll be assessed

Assessment 1 Biological Processes - Written, 2 hours and 15 minutes, 100 marks, 37% of A-level Assessment 2 Biological Diversity - Written, 2 hours and 15 minutes, 100 marks, 37% of A-Level Assessment 3 Unified Biology - Written, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 70 marks, 26% of A-Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySolihull
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2PZ