Biology
Finham Park 2 - Coventry
02477710720
Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9WT
Course summary

Module 1: Development of practical skills in biology Practical skills assessed in a written examination. Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement Module 2: Foundations in biology Cell structure Biological molecules Nucleotides and nucleic acids Enzymes Biological membranes Cell division cell diversity cellular organisation. 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. Module 5: Communication, homeostasis and energy Communication and homeostasis, Excretion as an example of homeostatic control Neuronal communication Hormonal communication Plant and animal responses Photosynthesis Respiration Module 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Cellular control Patterns of inheritance Manipulating genomes Cloning and biotechnology Ecosystems Populations and sustainability.

Entry requirements

• At least 5 grade 7-9 GCSEs. • Minimum of grade 6 in Biology or a grade 7 in combined science.

How you'll be assessed

There are 3 exams totalling 6 hours of exam assessment. Biological processes (2 hours 15 minutes) assesses content from Modules 1,2,3 and 5. Biological diversity (2 hours 15 minutes) assesses content from 1,2,4 and 6, and unified biology (1 hour 30 minutes) assesses content from all modules 1-6.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityCoventry
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressTorrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9WT