The Biology A Level course at SBU offers students a wide range of opportunities to develop their academic skills whilst developing practical skills that will help students to demonstrate their knowledge of the theory. During this qualification, students will look at the circulatory system and the importance of lifestyle choices alongside the impact that these choices can have on the health of the cardiovascular system. Biological principles through the context of genetic diseases are considered that allow students to deepen their knowledge around DNA and social/ethical issues surrounding the genetic screening for genetic conditions. Students will be given opportunities to follow the development of multicellular organisms from single cells to complex individuals. Finally students are able to focus on the development of the brain and the nervous system as well as analytical techniques and how these are used to determine how bacteria and viruses can spread around the world.
• GCSE English level: 6 • GCSE Maths level: 5 • Other requirements: Grade 6 in GCSE Science at (Combined or Biology).
The course consists of three written papers that will be taken at the end of Year 13. Paper 1: The Natural Environment and Species Survival 2 hours Paper 2; Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination 2 hours Paper 3: General and Practical Applications in Biology 2 hours Practical endorsement in Biology (Not examined – reported separately)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | 350 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8DJ |
The Biology A Level course at SBU offers students a wide range of opportunities to develop their academic skills whilst developing practical skills that will help students to demonstrate their knowledge of the theory. During this qualification, students will look at the circulatory system and the importance of lifestyle choices alongside the impact that these choices can have on the health of the cardiovascular system. Biological principles through the context of genetic diseases are considered that allow students to deepen their knowledge around DNA and social/ethical issues surrounding the genetic screening for genetic conditions. Students will be given opportunities to follow the development of multicellular organisms from single cells to complex individuals. Finally students are able to focus on the development of the brain and the nervous system as well as analytical techniques and how these are used to determine how bacteria and viruses can spread around the world.
• GCSE English level: 6 • GCSE Maths level: 5 • Other requirements: Grade 6 in GCSE Science at (Combined or Biology).
The course consists of three written papers that will be taken at the end of Year 13. Paper 1: The Natural Environment and Species Survival 2 hours Paper 2; Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination 2 hours Paper 3: General and Practical Applications in Biology 2 hours Practical endorsement in Biology (Not examined – reported separately)