Biology
Course summary

Year 12: Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills in Biology Module 2 – Foundations in Biology – Biological Molecules, Cell Organisation and Division Module 3 – Exchange and Transport – Plants and Animals Module 4 – Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease Year 13: Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills in Biology Module 5 – Communications, Homeostasis and Energy Module 6 – Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems

Entry requirements

5 Grade 4s and above to include Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Double Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

AS Year 12 Breadth in Biology – assesses content from all AS modules (50%) – 90-minute exam Depth in Biology – assesses content from all AS modules (50%) – 90 minute exam Practical endorsement – not examined and reported separately A Level Year 13 Component 01 – assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3, and 5 (37%) – 135-minute exam Component 02 – assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4, and 6 (37%) – 135-minute exam Component 03 – assesses content from all modules (26%) – 90-minute exam Practical endorsement – not examined and reported separately

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAnstey Lane, Leicester, LE4 0FJ