Biology is the science of life. There are 6 modules within the Biology courses, the first 4 modules are covered in AS Level Biology, and all 6 are taught in A-level Biology. Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology Skills in planning, implementing, analysis, and evaluation. Module 2 – Foundations in Biology Cell structure, biological molecules, nucleotides and nucleic acids, enzymes, biological membranes, cell division, cell diversity, and cellular organization. Module 3 – Exchange and transport Exchange surfaces, transport in animals, and transport in plants Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease Communicable diseases, disease prevention, the immune system, biodiversity, classification, and evolution Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy Communication and homeostasis, excretion as an example of homeostatic control, neuronal communication, hormonal communication, plant and animal responses, photosynthesis, and respiration. Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Cellular control, patterns of inheritance, manipulating genomes, cloning and biotechnology, ecosystems, populations, and sustainability.
Grade 6 or above in Biology and another single science or Grade 7,7 or above in Combined Science
AS Level 2 Examination papers equating to 3 hours of exams at the end of the course. The exams will cover core biology concepts and their applications, as well as assessing understanding of practicals. 10% of the question paper will assess mathematical skills. A Level 3 Examination papers equating to 6 hours of exams at the end of the course. The exams will cover core biology concepts and their applications, as well as assessing understanding of practicals. 10% of the question paper will assess mathematical skills. There are a number of practicals that you must complete as a part of this course, that in themselves do not carry any marks, but must be evidenced as completed.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1TD |
Biology is the science of life. There are 6 modules within the Biology courses, the first 4 modules are covered in AS Level Biology, and all 6 are taught in A-level Biology. Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology Skills in planning, implementing, analysis, and evaluation. Module 2 – Foundations in Biology Cell structure, biological molecules, nucleotides and nucleic acids, enzymes, biological membranes, cell division, cell diversity, and cellular organization. Module 3 – Exchange and transport Exchange surfaces, transport in animals, and transport in plants Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease Communicable diseases, disease prevention, the immune system, biodiversity, classification, and evolution Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy Communication and homeostasis, excretion as an example of homeostatic control, neuronal communication, hormonal communication, plant and animal responses, photosynthesis, and respiration. Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Cellular control, patterns of inheritance, manipulating genomes, cloning and biotechnology, ecosystems, populations, and sustainability.
Grade 6 or above in Biology and another single science or Grade 7,7 or above in Combined Science
AS Level 2 Examination papers equating to 3 hours of exams at the end of the course. The exams will cover core biology concepts and their applications, as well as assessing understanding of practicals. 10% of the question paper will assess mathematical skills. A Level 3 Examination papers equating to 6 hours of exams at the end of the course. The exams will cover core biology concepts and their applications, as well as assessing understanding of practicals. 10% of the question paper will assess mathematical skills. There are a number of practicals that you must complete as a part of this course, that in themselves do not carry any marks, but must be evidenced as completed.