Biology is the science of life. Its study at both A Level and beyond provides evidence of the ability to cope with a logical discipline. Graduates in science are in high demand and have strong employment prospects in a range of areas. Apart from the study of the subject in its own right, courses are available in a range of biological sciences including the increasingly popular forensic science and biochemistry. The course builds upon study at GCSE to explore more complex concepts within animal and plant biology. A Level Biology is a two-year linear course that covers a range of biological principles and concepts. It is a highly practical course that develops theoretical knowledge as well as critical thinking skills; students have to apply their understanding to a wide variety of contexts. In Year 12, students will cover the following topics: biological molecules, cells, exchange in organisms and genetic information, variation, and relationships between organisms. In Year 13, students will develop their thinking to cover the following topics: Energy transfers, how organisms respond to change, genetics, populations/evolution, and the control of gene expression. The content and work demand is the same in both Year 12 and Year 13.
Candidates selecting A Level Biology need to have an 7,7 or 7,6 for dual award science; we will consider students with a Grade 6 in the Biology component in the Triple Award course and a Grade 6 in Maths.
Students are assessed terminally in the form of 3 papers. These exams will assess application, critical analysis, comprehension, and practical techniques; students have to also write a biological essay. There are 12 required practical activities, kept in a lab book, which form part of the assessment.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4RF |
Biology is the science of life. Its study at both A Level and beyond provides evidence of the ability to cope with a logical discipline. Graduates in science are in high demand and have strong employment prospects in a range of areas. Apart from the study of the subject in its own right, courses are available in a range of biological sciences including the increasingly popular forensic science and biochemistry. The course builds upon study at GCSE to explore more complex concepts within animal and plant biology. A Level Biology is a two-year linear course that covers a range of biological principles and concepts. It is a highly practical course that develops theoretical knowledge as well as critical thinking skills; students have to apply their understanding to a wide variety of contexts. In Year 12, students will cover the following topics: biological molecules, cells, exchange in organisms and genetic information, variation, and relationships between organisms. In Year 13, students will develop their thinking to cover the following topics: Energy transfers, how organisms respond to change, genetics, populations/evolution, and the control of gene expression. The content and work demand is the same in both Year 12 and Year 13.
Candidates selecting A Level Biology need to have an 7,7 or 7,6 for dual award science; we will consider students with a Grade 6 in the Biology component in the Triple Award course and a Grade 6 in Maths.
Students are assessed terminally in the form of 3 papers. These exams will assess application, critical analysis, comprehension, and practical techniques; students have to also write a biological essay. There are 12 required practical activities, kept in a lab book, which form part of the assessment.