The aim of the course is to gain an insight into the Science of Life. You will study exciting and sometimes controversial issues such as genetic engineering, recent medical developments, biotechnology and environmental issues. You will develop practical skills by planning experiments, collecting data, analysing experimental results and making conclusions. The modules can be summarised as: 1. Development of practical skills in biology 2. Foundations in biology 3. Exchange and transport 4. Biodiversity, evolution and disease 5. Communication, homeostasis and energy 6. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems
- 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics - 6 or above in GCSE Biology or 7/6 or above in GCSE Combined Science - Five Grade 9 – 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including a grade 4 or above in both Maths and English
Teaching of practical skills is integrated with theoretical topics and they are both assessed through the written exam papers. For the practical endorsement, your class teachers will assess your practical skills in lessons, with a minimum of 12 practical activities to be carried out over the 2 years. At the end of the course, this will be reported separately to the exam grade as a pass or fail.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RS |
The aim of the course is to gain an insight into the Science of Life. You will study exciting and sometimes controversial issues such as genetic engineering, recent medical developments, biotechnology and environmental issues. You will develop practical skills by planning experiments, collecting data, analysing experimental results and making conclusions. The modules can be summarised as: 1. Development of practical skills in biology 2. Foundations in biology 3. Exchange and transport 4. Biodiversity, evolution and disease 5. Communication, homeostasis and energy 6. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems
- 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics - 6 or above in GCSE Biology or 7/6 or above in GCSE Combined Science - Five Grade 9 – 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including a grade 4 or above in both Maths and English
Teaching of practical skills is integrated with theoretical topics and they are both assessed through the written exam papers. For the practical endorsement, your class teachers will assess your practical skills in lessons, with a minimum of 12 practical activities to be carried out over the 2 years. At the end of the course, this will be reported separately to the exam grade as a pass or fail.