Are you interested in finding answers to the following questions? How does cancer develop and how much closer are we to finding a cure? Why do we hear about superbugs in hospitals and how have they become resistant to antibiotics? Why do some people get heart disease and what can be done to improve their quality of life? What is the Human Genome Project? Why should I be worried about climate change? Then perhaps you should study A-level Biology. You will study 10 topics over the two-year course, and complete at least 12 required practical investigations. Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things Topic 3: Classification and Biodiversity Topic 4: Exchange and Transport Topic 5: Energy for Biological Processes Topic 6: Microbiology and Pathogens Topic 7: Modern Genetics Topic 8: Origins of Genetic Variation Topic 9: Control Systems Topic 10: Ecosystems
You must have at least a grade 6-6 in Science GCSE or a grade 6 in GCSE Biology. It is important you do well across all three sciences and not just Biology, as you will need a sound knowledge of Chemistry as well as the Mathematics skills used in Physics. We also need you to be highly numerate as 10% of the marks across A-level Biology are for mathematical skills from the Higher Maths Specification. A-level Biology is a difficult subject. You must be prepared to put in a lot of independent study as well as your homework. You need to maintain excellent subject knowledge and understanding of all the topics for your final exams.
For A-level Biology you will sit three papers, assessing all 10 topics and complete a required set of 12 practical investigations. Paper 1 will assess topics 1-7, Paper 2 will assess topics 1-4 and 8-10. Paper 3 is a synoptic paper which will also assess your experimental skills.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | 140 Mill Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 7LE |
Are you interested in finding answers to the following questions? How does cancer develop and how much closer are we to finding a cure? Why do we hear about superbugs in hospitals and how have they become resistant to antibiotics? Why do some people get heart disease and what can be done to improve their quality of life? What is the Human Genome Project? Why should I be worried about climate change? Then perhaps you should study A-level Biology. You will study 10 topics over the two-year course, and complete at least 12 required practical investigations. Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things Topic 3: Classification and Biodiversity Topic 4: Exchange and Transport Topic 5: Energy for Biological Processes Topic 6: Microbiology and Pathogens Topic 7: Modern Genetics Topic 8: Origins of Genetic Variation Topic 9: Control Systems Topic 10: Ecosystems
You must have at least a grade 6-6 in Science GCSE or a grade 6 in GCSE Biology. It is important you do well across all three sciences and not just Biology, as you will need a sound knowledge of Chemistry as well as the Mathematics skills used in Physics. We also need you to be highly numerate as 10% of the marks across A-level Biology are for mathematical skills from the Higher Maths Specification. A-level Biology is a difficult subject. You must be prepared to put in a lot of independent study as well as your homework. You need to maintain excellent subject knowledge and understanding of all the topics for your final exams.
For A-level Biology you will sit three papers, assessing all 10 topics and complete a required set of 12 practical investigations. Paper 1 will assess topics 1-7, Paper 2 will assess topics 1-4 and 8-10. Paper 3 is a synoptic paper which will also assess your experimental skills.