Biology
Waltham Toll Bar Academy - North East Lincolnshire
01472500505
Station Road, New Waltham, Grimsby, DN36 4RZ
Course summary

A Level Biology enables you to develop relevant practical skills alongside essential knowledge and understanding of a range of biological concepts and scientific methods. Topics explore key concepts in Biology including: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems; biodiversity, evolution and disease; Communication, homeostasis and energy and exchange and transport. Topic knowledge is assessed in the written examinations and in the practical endorsement, which will allow you to develop a good set of skills in the laboratory through experimental activities that support the teaching of each topic. Biological mathematics and problem-solving skills are fully integrated into teaching and learning.

Entry requirements

GCSE Level 6 in Biology or Combined Science Level 6. GCSE Level 5 in English Language or English Literature; GCSE Level 5 in Maths; Four other GCSEs at Level 5, in addition to English and Maths.

How you'll be assessed

You will sit three examinations at the end of your two years of study: Paper 1: Biological Processes: A 2 hour 15 minute written exam contributing 37% to your final A Level grade. Paper 2: Biological Diversity: A 2 hour 15 minute written exam contributing 37% to your final A Level grade. Paper 3: Unified Biology: A 1 hour 30 minute written exam contributing 26% to your final A Level grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStation Road, New Waltham, Grimsby, DN36 4RZ