Biology
Quarrydale Academy - Nottinghamshire
01623554178
Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU
Course summary

Biology is the study of living organisms and how they interact with each other and their environments. Biology is really a multidisciplinary subject that is made of many different and interdependent fields. Biology explores how living systems are constructed, as well as how they develop, communicate, interact, reproduce, defend themselves, and shape the biophysical environment around them. Biologists are constantly looking to understand links between different disciplines of biology and in this sense evolution is a unifying concept in biology. At the Advanced Level, the subject is made up of major core components such as : - Cell biology - Biochemistry - Physiology - Microbiology - Genetics - Ecology - Evolution At the degree level these macro-sub disciplinary areas further divide into further interesting topics, such as: - Medical genetics - Microbial genetics - Molecular genetics - Ecological genetics

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above (including English and Maths) and Separate Science – Biology Grade 6 or above or Combined Science Grade 7-6 or above

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Development of practical skills in biology Assessed as part of all 3 exams Unit 2: Foundations in biology Assessed as part of all 3 exams Unit 3: Exchange and transport Assessed as part of 2 of the exams Unit 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease Assessed as part of 2 of the exams Unit 5: Communication, homeostasis and energy Assessed as part of 2 of the exams Unit 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Assessed as part of 2 of the exams

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU