A Level of science provides a unique and well-respected skill set that many universities, apprenticeships and careers value highly. A-level biology focuses on how the body and other organisms function daily, as well as considering our past, present and the impact on the future. The biology course develops numerous skills including independent study, organisation, prioritisation, teamwork, comprehension, mathematics, essay writing and many more. Year 1 examines the following topics: 1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms exchange 4. Genetic information. Year 2 examines topics: 5. Energy transfer 6. Organisms responding to change 7. Genetics, populations and ecosystems 8. The control of gene expression
Students must achieve at least grade 6 6 in double award science, a grade 6 in maths and a grade 5 in English language or literature. Students studying chemistry, biology and physics as separate sciences must achieve a minimum of a grade 6 in biology and one other science, grade 6 in maths and grade 5 in English language or literature.
100% Exam. Examined at the end of the two years using three exam papers. The mark from each paper is totalled for a mark out of 260. Paper 1: examines content from topics 1-4, plus practical skills (35%, 2 hours) Paper 2: examines content from topics 5-8, plus practical skills (35% 2 hours) Paper 3 examines content from all topics (1-8), plus practical skills. This paper also contains a synoptic essay, worth 25 marks. (30% 2 hours long)
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS |
A Level of science provides a unique and well-respected skill set that many universities, apprenticeships and careers value highly. A-level biology focuses on how the body and other organisms function daily, as well as considering our past, present and the impact on the future. The biology course develops numerous skills including independent study, organisation, prioritisation, teamwork, comprehension, mathematics, essay writing and many more. Year 1 examines the following topics: 1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms exchange 4. Genetic information. Year 2 examines topics: 5. Energy transfer 6. Organisms responding to change 7. Genetics, populations and ecosystems 8. The control of gene expression
Students must achieve at least grade 6 6 in double award science, a grade 6 in maths and a grade 5 in English language or literature. Students studying chemistry, biology and physics as separate sciences must achieve a minimum of a grade 6 in biology and one other science, grade 6 in maths and grade 5 in English language or literature.
100% Exam. Examined at the end of the two years using three exam papers. The mark from each paper is totalled for a mark out of 260. Paper 1: examines content from topics 1-4, plus practical skills (35%, 2 hours) Paper 2: examines content from topics 5-8, plus practical skills (35% 2 hours) Paper 3 examines content from all topics (1-8), plus practical skills. This paper also contains a synoptic essay, worth 25 marks. (30% 2 hours long)