Our Biology courses cover the essential biological concepts at an advanced level but also emphasize the way in which biologists work and the contribution biology makes to society. There is a large scope for extended reading and research beyond the specification. The practical element allows students to develop their skills and enables them to become competent laboratory workers which can be essential for either Higher Education and/or future careers. Biology at an advanced level is both an important requisite for some degree courses and an interesting and stimulating subject on its own. Biology complements the other sciences of Chemistry, Psychology, and Physics extremely well. Biology leads to a number of popular degree courses, for example, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, Ophthalmology, Biochemistry, and Forensic Science.
GCSE Biology (or Core and Additional Science) grade 7/ or equivalent and GCSE Maths grade 7
- AS units are Biological Molecules, Cells, Organisms Exchange Substances With Their Environment, Genetic Information, Variation, and Relationships Between Organisms. - AS has six assessed practicals - A2 units are Energy Transfers in and Between Organisms, Organisms Respond to Changes in Their Internal and External Environments, Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems - A2 has six assessed practicals - A-level assessment: three written exam papers of structured questions, each paper is divided into a number of topics to be assessed and all three papers will contain a practical element where relevant practical skills will be assessed. The third exam paper contains a 25-mark synoptic essay covering the entire course and the student's own research. - Practical skills endorsement is also given to those who successfully pass the 12 required practicals and assessed write-ups.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 4BT |
Our Biology courses cover the essential biological concepts at an advanced level but also emphasize the way in which biologists work and the contribution biology makes to society. There is a large scope for extended reading and research beyond the specification. The practical element allows students to develop their skills and enables them to become competent laboratory workers which can be essential for either Higher Education and/or future careers. Biology at an advanced level is both an important requisite for some degree courses and an interesting and stimulating subject on its own. Biology complements the other sciences of Chemistry, Psychology, and Physics extremely well. Biology leads to a number of popular degree courses, for example, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, Ophthalmology, Biochemistry, and Forensic Science.
GCSE Biology (or Core and Additional Science) grade 7/ or equivalent and GCSE Maths grade 7
- AS units are Biological Molecules, Cells, Organisms Exchange Substances With Their Environment, Genetic Information, Variation, and Relationships Between Organisms. - AS has six assessed practicals - A2 units are Energy Transfers in and Between Organisms, Organisms Respond to Changes in Their Internal and External Environments, Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems - A2 has six assessed practicals - A-level assessment: three written exam papers of structured questions, each paper is divided into a number of topics to be assessed and all three papers will contain a practical element where relevant practical skills will be assessed. The third exam paper contains a 25-mark synoptic essay covering the entire course and the student's own research. - Practical skills endorsement is also given to those who successfully pass the 12 required practicals and assessed write-ups.