Biology
Dallam School - Westmorland and Furness
01539565165
Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DD
Course summary

The aims of this course are to: • Encourage candidates to develop their interest in and enthusiasm for Biology, including developing an interest in further study and careers in Biology • Appreciate how society makes decisions on scientific matters and will understand how Biology contributes to the economy and wider society • Develop skills and knowledge relating to “How Biology works” and how different areas of Biology relate to each other • Develop the potential to go on and study Biology at the university level.

Entry requirements

Preferred: GCSE Biology grade 6 or combined science grade 65 Essential: GCSE Biology grade 5 or combined science grade 54

How you'll be assessed

The A Level Biology course consists of: Module 1: Development of practical skills in Biology Module 2: Foundations in Biology Module 3: Exchange and Transport Module 4: Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease Module 5: Communication, Homeostasis and Energy Module 6: Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems Students will sit 3 exams at the end of Year 13. Practical skills are assessed separately with a “pass” or “fail” recorded on the certificate.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHaverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DD