Biology
Richard Challoner School - Kingston upon Thames
02083305947
Manor Drive North, New Malden, KT3 5PE
Course summary

Content is in four modules, each divided into key topics: Module 1: Development of practical skills in biology Planning Implementing Analysis Evaluation Module 2: Foundations in biology •Cell structure •Biological molecules •Nucleotides and nucleic acids •Enzymes •Biological membranes •Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organization Module 3: Exchange and transport •Exchange surfaces •Transport in animals •Transport in plants Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease •Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system •Biodiversity •Classification and evolution •Students gain practical skills throughout the course. These are assessed in the written examinations.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 or above in Biology and one other science plus at least a Grade 5 in the third science or Grade 6:6 or above. Grade 5 or above in English Language and Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

ontent is in four modules: Module 1: Development of practical skills in biology Module 2: Foundations in biology Module 3: Exchange and transport Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease Component Breadth in biology (01) Assesses content from all four modules Depth in biology (02) Assesses content from all four modules Marks 70 70 Duration 1 hour 30 mins 1 hour 30 mins Weighting 50% 50%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeBoys
AddressManor Drive North, New Malden, KT3 5PE