1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms 5. Energy transfers in and between organisms (A-level only) 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments (A-level only) 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems (A-level only) 8. The control of gene expression (A-level only)
GCSE, OCRN or BTEC equivalent exam entry requirement of 5+ 9 – 4 grades (A* – C in the legacy system). You will need to have passed 3 separate sciences at GCSE with a minimum of a 6 grade. Students who have taken double award science need 2 6 grades for GCSE.
A2 year 1 Paper 1: Any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Internally assessed written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks 50% of AS Questions: - 65 marks: short answer questions - 10 marks: comprehension question Paper 2: Any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Internally assessed written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks 50% of AS Questions: - 65 marks: short answer questions - 10 marks: extended response questions A2 Year 2 Paper 1: Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills Assessed written exam: 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level Questions: 76 marks: a mixture of short and Long answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2: Any content from topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills Assessed written exam: 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level Questions: - 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions - 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8, including practical skills Assessed written exam: 2 hours 78 marks 30% of A level Questions: - 53 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions - 25 marks on a final synoptic essay
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms 5. Energy transfers in and between organisms (A-level only) 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments (A-level only) 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems (A-level only) 8. The control of gene expression (A-level only)
GCSE, OCRN or BTEC equivalent exam entry requirement of 5+ 9 – 4 grades (A* – C in the legacy system). You will need to have passed 3 separate sciences at GCSE with a minimum of a 6 grade. Students who have taken double award science need 2 6 grades for GCSE.
A2 year 1 Paper 1: Any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Internally assessed written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks 50% of AS Questions: - 65 marks: short answer questions - 10 marks: comprehension question Paper 2: Any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Internally assessed written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks 50% of AS Questions: - 65 marks: short answer questions - 10 marks: extended response questions A2 Year 2 Paper 1: Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills Assessed written exam: 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level Questions: 76 marks: a mixture of short and Long answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2: Any content from topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills Assessed written exam: 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level Questions: - 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions - 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8, including practical skills Assessed written exam: 2 hours 78 marks 30% of A level Questions: - 53 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions - 25 marks on a final synoptic essay