Biology
Kirk Hallam Community Academy - Derbyshire
01159301522
Godfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 4HH
Course summary

Content is split into 6 modules: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology 1.1 Practical skills assessed in a written examination 1.2 Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement Module 2 – Foundations in biology 2.1.1 Cell structure 2.1.2 Biological molecules 2.1.3 Nucleotides and nucleic acids 2.1.4 Enzymes 2.1.5 Biological membranes 2.1.6 Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation Module 3 – Exchange and transport 3.1.1 Exchange surfaces 3.1.2 Transport in animals 3.1.3 Transport in plants Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease 4.1.1 Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system 4.2.1 Biodiversity 4.2.2 Classification and evolution Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy 5.1.1 Communication and homeostasis 5.1.2 Excretion as an example of homeostatic control 5.1.3 Neuronal communication 5.1.4 Hormonal communication 5.1.5 Plant and animal responses 5.2.1 Photosynthesis 5.2.2 Respiration Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems 6.1.1 Cellular control 6.1.2 Patterns of inheritance 6.1.3 Manipulating genomes 6.2.1 Cloning and biotechnology 6.3.1 Ecosystems 6.3.2 Populations and sustainability

Entry requirements

General Sixth Form admission requirements plus a grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics and a minimum of two 6 grades in GCSE Science subjects. - Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications. - Grade 6 at GCSE in the subjects they choose at A-Level

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1- Biological processes (37% of total) Paper 2- Biological Diversity (37% of total) Paper 3- Unified Biology (26% of total) Teacher assessed practical skills qualification throughout the course (practical endorsement)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGodfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 4HH