Biology
The King Alfred School an Academy - Somerset
01278784881
Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE
Course summary

Studying A Level Biology gives the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around us. The A level programme is assessed by the OCR ‘A’ specification. Paper 1: Biological processes (37% of the qualification) examines biology at a cellular level, and the biochemical processes essential to life. Paper 2: Biological diversity (37%) covers diversity, evolution and applications of biotechnology. Paper 3: Unified biology (26%) is a synoptic paper drawing from the whole specification. The practical endorsement is delivered and assessed entirely in school.

Entry requirements

- At least five grade 4 achieved. - Grade 5 or higher must be achieved in the subject you wish to study. - Grade 6 or higher must be achieved in MFL, Science and Maths if you would like to study these subjects. - Students must study Maths if they would like to study further Maths.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBurnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE