Biology
President Kennedy School Academy - Coventry
02476661416
Rookery Lane, Coventry, CV6 4GL
Course summary

Year 12 AS topics • Topic 1: Biological Molecules • Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things • Topic 3: Classification and Biodiversity • Topic 4: Exchange and Transport Year 13 A2 topics • Topic 5: Energy for Biological Processes • Topic 6: Microbiology and Pathogens • Topic 7: Modern Genetics. • Topic 8: Origins of Genetic Variation • Topic 9: Control Systems Throughout this course you will have the opportunity to develop the following skills: • Confidence in carrying out and evaluating practicals • Gaining an understanding of the ethical implications in science • Debating controversial topics • Critiquing of scientific articles

Entry requirements

A grade 6 in triple Biology OR A grade 66 in Combined Science AND A grade 6 in Maths

How you'll be assessed

• Paper 1: Advanced biochemistry, microbiology and genetics (30%) • Paper 2: Advanced physiology, evolution and ecology (30%) • Paper 3: General and practical principles in Biology (40%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityCoventry
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRookery Lane, Coventry, CV6 4GL