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. 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. 8 The control of gene expression. Students considering this course should: • Have an interest in the study of living organisms. • Enjoy carrying out investigations in the laboratory or as fieldwork. • Be interested in the developments of ‘new’ biology topics such as genetic engineering and its impact on society. • Have a sound grasp of mathematics and chemistry and an understanding that these demands will increase in the A2 year.
Five GCSES at grades 9-5, which must include grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. Students taking trilogy GCSE science - grade 7/7 or above in science (preferred), grade 6/6 in science (required). Students taking separate sciences at GCSE - grade 7 or above in Biology and at least one other science (preferred), grade 6 or above in Biology and at least one other science (required). All students - grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths.
Paper 1 • Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills. • Written exam: 2 hours. • 91 marks. • 35% of A-level. • 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. • Written exam: 2 hours. • 91 marks. • 35% of A-level. • 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions. • 15 marks: comprehension question. Paper 3 • Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills. • Written exam: 2 hours. • 78 marks. • 30% of A-level. • 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques. • 15 marks: a critical analysis of given experimental data. • 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, DE23 4BZ |
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. 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. 8 The control of gene expression. Students considering this course should: • Have an interest in the study of living organisms. • Enjoy carrying out investigations in the laboratory or as fieldwork. • Be interested in the developments of ‘new’ biology topics such as genetic engineering and its impact on society. • Have a sound grasp of mathematics and chemistry and an understanding that these demands will increase in the A2 year.
Five GCSES at grades 9-5, which must include grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. Students taking trilogy GCSE science - grade 7/7 or above in science (preferred), grade 6/6 in science (required). Students taking separate sciences at GCSE - grade 7 or above in Biology and at least one other science (preferred), grade 6 or above in Biology and at least one other science (required). All students - grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths.
Paper 1 • Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills. • Written exam: 2 hours. • 91 marks. • 35% of A-level. • 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. • Written exam: 2 hours. • 91 marks. • 35% of A-level. • 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions. • 15 marks: comprehension question. Paper 3 • Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills. • Written exam: 2 hours. • 78 marks. • 30% of A-level. • 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques. • 15 marks: a critical analysis of given experimental data. • 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles.