Biology, like all sciences, is a practical subject. Throughout the course you will carry out practical activities which will give you the skills and confidence needed to investigate the way living things behave and work. It will also ensure that if you choose to study a Biology based subject at University, you'll have the practical skills needed to carry out successful experiments in your degree. Although this subject will require all units (both AS and A2) to be assessed at the end of Year 13, students can also take the stand alone AS qualification at the end of Year 12. 'Biology is bigger than physics. It enjoys bigger budgets, a bigger workforce, and achieves more major discoveries. Biology is likely to remain the biggest part of science through the twenty-first century.' Freeman Dyson, theoretical physicist and mathematician.
5 GCSEs at 4 or above, including Science.
There is no coursework for this course. However, performance during practicals will be assessed. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A-Level (2 hours each). 15% of marks for A-Level are based on practicals.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0AS |
Biology, like all sciences, is a practical subject. Throughout the course you will carry out practical activities which will give you the skills and confidence needed to investigate the way living things behave and work. It will also ensure that if you choose to study a Biology based subject at University, you'll have the practical skills needed to carry out successful experiments in your degree. Although this subject will require all units (both AS and A2) to be assessed at the end of Year 13, students can also take the stand alone AS qualification at the end of Year 12. 'Biology is bigger than physics. It enjoys bigger budgets, a bigger workforce, and achieves more major discoveries. Biology is likely to remain the biggest part of science through the twenty-first century.' Freeman Dyson, theoretical physicist and mathematician.
5 GCSEs at 4 or above, including Science.
There is no coursework for this course. However, performance during practicals will be assessed. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A-Level (2 hours each). 15% of marks for A-Level are based on practicals.