These specifications aim to encourage candidates to: • Develop their interest in and enthusiasm for biology, including developing an interest in further study and careers in biology; • Appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society; • Develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge, and understanding of How Science Works; • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology and how they relate to each other. A level Course Content: Module 1 - Practical skills development Module 2 - Cells, chemicals for life, transport, and gas exchange Module 3 - Cell division, development, and disease control Module 4 - Biodiversity, evolution and disease Module 5 - Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Biology gives access to many careers, often via university degrees. The list of potential careers is large and includes medicine, physiology, speech therapy, veterinary science, marine biology, ecology, conservation, and teaching.
Our general Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9. The A-level specification has been written to provide progression from GCSE Science and GCSE Additional Science, or GCSE Biology; achievement at a minimum grade 6 on the Higher Tier paper in these qualifications should be seen as the normal requisite for entry to A-level Biology, along with a minimum Grade 6 in Maths at GCSE.
Paper 1: Biological Processes multiple choice, structured, and extended response questions (100 marks) 2hr 15m 37% of A-level Paper 2: Biological Diversity multiple choice, structured, and extended response questions (100 marks) 2hr 15m 37% of A level Paper 3: Unified Biology structured and extended response questions (70 marks) 1hr 30m 26% of A level Non-Exam assessment of practical skills
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0BL |
These specifications aim to encourage candidates to: • Develop their interest in and enthusiasm for biology, including developing an interest in further study and careers in biology; • Appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society; • Develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge, and understanding of How Science Works; • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology and how they relate to each other. A level Course Content: Module 1 - Practical skills development Module 2 - Cells, chemicals for life, transport, and gas exchange Module 3 - Cell division, development, and disease control Module 4 - Biodiversity, evolution and disease Module 5 - Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Biology gives access to many careers, often via university degrees. The list of potential careers is large and includes medicine, physiology, speech therapy, veterinary science, marine biology, ecology, conservation, and teaching.
Our general Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9. The A-level specification has been written to provide progression from GCSE Science and GCSE Additional Science, or GCSE Biology; achievement at a minimum grade 6 on the Higher Tier paper in these qualifications should be seen as the normal requisite for entry to A-level Biology, along with a minimum Grade 6 in Maths at GCSE.
Paper 1: Biological Processes multiple choice, structured, and extended response questions (100 marks) 2hr 15m 37% of A-level Paper 2: Biological Diversity multiple choice, structured, and extended response questions (100 marks) 2hr 15m 37% of A level Paper 3: Unified Biology structured and extended response questions (70 marks) 1hr 30m 26% of A level Non-Exam assessment of practical skills