Pursuing a career in biology is both stimulating and rewarding. Whether you want to cure the next disease, end world hunger, develop a new drug, or solve a crime there are options for everybody who is interested in Biology. Biology can open the door to multiple careers, a few of these include medicine, dentistry, forensic science, food science, microbiology, criminology, marine biology, veterinary, and sports science. The content of the A-Level Biology course is based around eight core topics: - Biological molecules - Cells - Organisms exchange substances with their environment - Genetic information, variation, and relationships between organisms - Energy transfers in and between organisms - Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments - Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems - The control of gene expression To access this course a minimum GCSE level of 6 is required.
To study Biology at A Level a minimum grade of B in Biology and one other science at GCSE, and a C at GCSE Maths are required.
Modules will be examined in the full A-Level in the summer of Year 13. Three 2-hour papers make up the A-Level exam. Paper 1 and paper 2 are each worth 35% of the final mark with paper 3 contributing 30%. There is no coursework at either level. Practical and experimental skills are assessed through the final exams.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Easemore Road, Redditch, B98 8HB |
Pursuing a career in biology is both stimulating and rewarding. Whether you want to cure the next disease, end world hunger, develop a new drug, or solve a crime there are options for everybody who is interested in Biology. Biology can open the door to multiple careers, a few of these include medicine, dentistry, forensic science, food science, microbiology, criminology, marine biology, veterinary, and sports science. The content of the A-Level Biology course is based around eight core topics: - Biological molecules - Cells - Organisms exchange substances with their environment - Genetic information, variation, and relationships between organisms - Energy transfers in and between organisms - Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments - Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems - The control of gene expression To access this course a minimum GCSE level of 6 is required.
To study Biology at A Level a minimum grade of B in Biology and one other science at GCSE, and a C at GCSE Maths are required.
Modules will be examined in the full A-Level in the summer of Year 13. Three 2-hour papers make up the A-Level exam. Paper 1 and paper 2 are each worth 35% of the final mark with paper 3 contributing 30%. There is no coursework at either level. Practical and experimental skills are assessed through the final exams.