Biology
The Chauncy School - Hertfordshire
01920411200
Park Road, Ware, SG12 0DP
Course summary

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)

Entry requirements

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.

How you'll be assessed

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

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPark Road, Ware, SG12 0DP