Biology
Pershore High School - Worcestershire
01386552471
Station Road, Pershore, WR10 2BX
Course summary

Biology is the study of life and what could be more interesting than that? If you want to find out more about what makes us ‘tick’ and how life goes on and on, with or without the influence of mankind, then this is the subject for you. Biology is a challenging but very rewarding subject and can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities. The future of the subject is only limited by our imagination; the influence of Biology on modern life is always increasing and the demand for good Biologists in the future will be high. In Year 12 you will study the following modules: Module 1: Development of practical skills Module 2: Foundations in biology Module 3: Exchange and transport Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease. In Year 13 you will study the following modules: Module 5: Communications, homeostasis and energy Module 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems.

Entry requirements

We ask that students entering the Sixth Form have a minimum of 7 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications with 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 plus 2 at Grade 5 or above.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is through written papers available in the June series only, at the end of Year 13. There will be 3 papers for the A Level (Biological Processes, Biological Diversity and Unified Biology) covering modules 1 to 6.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStation Road, Pershore, WR10 2BX