• Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. • Possible degree options: Biology, Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science, Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy Chemistry. • Possible future careers: Doctor, Clinical Molecular Geneticist, Nature Conservation Officer, Pharmacologist, Research Scientist, Vet, Secondary School Teacher, Marine Biologist, Dentist. • We have great new facilities at Kineton High School which you can take full advantage of during your A-Level studies. There are 2 teachers so you can access different teaching styles. There is lots of support available for you over the 2 years to ensure you get the best possible grade.
6 or above in Combined Science or Biology GCSE (higher tier) and a 6 in Maths
There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practicals will be assessed. You will sit three examinations: • Paper 1 (Biological Molecules, Cells, Exchange, Variation), 2hr written exam, 35% of the A level, a mixture of short and long answer questions, and some extended response questions. • Paper 2 (Energy transfers, Response to change, Genetics, Controlling gene expression), 2hr written exam, 35% of the A Level, a mixture of short and long answer questions, and a comprehension question. • Paper 3 (All content), 2hr written exam, 30% of the A level, structured questions, including practical techniques, critical analysis of given experimental data, and one essay from a choice of two titles.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Banbury Road, Kineton, Warwick, CV35 0JX |
• Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. • Possible degree options: Biology, Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science, Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy Chemistry. • Possible future careers: Doctor, Clinical Molecular Geneticist, Nature Conservation Officer, Pharmacologist, Research Scientist, Vet, Secondary School Teacher, Marine Biologist, Dentist. • We have great new facilities at Kineton High School which you can take full advantage of during your A-Level studies. There are 2 teachers so you can access different teaching styles. There is lots of support available for you over the 2 years to ensure you get the best possible grade.
6 or above in Combined Science or Biology GCSE (higher tier) and a 6 in Maths
There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practicals will be assessed. You will sit three examinations: • Paper 1 (Biological Molecules, Cells, Exchange, Variation), 2hr written exam, 35% of the A level, a mixture of short and long answer questions, and some extended response questions. • Paper 2 (Energy transfers, Response to change, Genetics, Controlling gene expression), 2hr written exam, 35% of the A Level, a mixture of short and long answer questions, and a comprehension question. • Paper 3 (All content), 2hr written exam, 30% of the A level, structured questions, including practical techniques, critical analysis of given experimental data, and one essay from a choice of two titles.