Biology
The Forest School - Wokingham
01189781626
Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5NE
Course summary

This course is made up of 6 teaching modules and 4 assessed components: 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 As well as activities for those wishing to take up a medical or scientific career, talks and visits have covered work on electron microscopy and DNA fingerprinting at Reading University and genetics of crop production at Syngenta. Also, there have been visits to Marwell and London Zoo, Kew Gardens, Biology conferences in London and a field trip to Kimmeridge. We will also help you to develop skills that will benefit you whether in academia or the workplace. We pride ourselves on the wealth of practical science lessons we run; ensuring students are exposed to as much experimental and practical science as possible.

Entry requirements

At least 5 courses successfully at the following levels; 9 – 5 (or equivalent) at GCSE, or level 2 BTEC/CTEC/VCERT.

How you'll be assessed

100% exams, plus a non-examination assessment— ’Practical endorsement for Biology’ - where students complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to develop and demonstrate practical skills in Biology. Many courses at University are now expecting students to have passed the practical endorsement.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWokingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressRobin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5NE