The A Level Biology course provides a coherent and thorough understanding of Biology and its relevance to areas like modern medicine and gene technology. The course is very popular, with around 170 students taking the subject in Year 12. Many Biology students go on to study Biology or related courses at degree level. These include applied courses such as Medicine, Veterinary Science, Physiotherapy, and Nursing; as well as pure Biological Sciences.
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 5 Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Grade 7 in GCSE Combined Science. Grade 5 in GCSE English Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
Three 2 hour written examinations at the end of Year 13. Paper 1: assesses the four Year 12 topics and practical skills - 35% of A Level Paper 2: assesses the further four A Level topics and practical skills - 35% of A Level Paper 3: assesses all eight topics and practical skills - 30% of A Level
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| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
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The A Level Biology course provides a coherent and thorough understanding of Biology and its relevance to areas like modern medicine and gene technology. The course is very popular, with around 170 students taking the subject in Year 12. Many Biology students go on to study Biology or related courses at degree level. These include applied courses such as Medicine, Veterinary Science, Physiotherapy, and Nursing; as well as pure Biological Sciences.
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 5 Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Grade 7 in GCSE Combined Science. Grade 5 in GCSE English Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
Three 2 hour written examinations at the end of Year 13. Paper 1: assesses the four Year 12 topics and practical skills - 35% of A Level Paper 2: assesses the further four A Level topics and practical skills - 35% of A Level Paper 3: assesses all eight topics and practical skills - 30% of A Level