Whether you want a job in medicine or industry, biology is the solid platform upon which careers are built. Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and from microorganisms to mammoths. In two years you will get a real in-depth knowledge of this fascinating subject, preparing you for further education or giving you the credentials to enhance your job options straight away. You will be covering a range of topics including the roles of enzymes, transport of substances in and out of cells, the digestive system, and diseases caused by microorganisms. You will also find out about the variety of living organisms and how variation is influenced by environmental and genetic factors. You will have the chance to learn investigative and experimental skills in a variety of practical lessons.
You should achieve a minimum grade 5 in English literature or language and grade 6 in mathematics alongside achieving the following in science: GCSE biology exam or trilogy: a grade 6 minimum The double award: a grade 6-6 minimum Studying core maths alongside biology helps you develop skills that will support the quantitative aspects of the course such as: selecting appropriate statistical techniques, interpretative and exploring data using diagrams and calculations.
At the end of Year 13 you will have three examinations, which together are worth 100% of your A-level. Practical based questions will form 15% of this assessment.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bilford Road, Worcester, WR3 8HN |
Whether you want a job in medicine or industry, biology is the solid platform upon which careers are built. Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and from microorganisms to mammoths. In two years you will get a real in-depth knowledge of this fascinating subject, preparing you for further education or giving you the credentials to enhance your job options straight away. You will be covering a range of topics including the roles of enzymes, transport of substances in and out of cells, the digestive system, and diseases caused by microorganisms. You will also find out about the variety of living organisms and how variation is influenced by environmental and genetic factors. You will have the chance to learn investigative and experimental skills in a variety of practical lessons.
You should achieve a minimum grade 5 in English literature or language and grade 6 in mathematics alongside achieving the following in science: GCSE biology exam or trilogy: a grade 6 minimum The double award: a grade 6-6 minimum Studying core maths alongside biology helps you develop skills that will support the quantitative aspects of the course such as: selecting appropriate statistical techniques, interpretative and exploring data using diagrams and calculations.
At the end of Year 13 you will have three examinations, which together are worth 100% of your A-level. Practical based questions will form 15% of this assessment.