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.
Preferred: GCSE Biology grade 6 or combined science grade 65 Essential: GCSE Biology grade 5 or combined science grade 54
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.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DD |
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.
Preferred: GCSE Biology grade 6 or combined science grade 65 Essential: GCSE Biology grade 5 or combined science grade 54
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.