Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. Year 12 Biological molecules; Cells; Organisms exchange substances with their environment; Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Year 13 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
Every school and college sets its own entry requirements. A-level Biology builds on the work done in GCSE Science and Maths, so you’ll need good GCSE results from both. Written communication is also important and you’ll need to be a strong writer. If you’re interested in studying Biology after your GCSEs, ask your teacher about the qualifications you’ll need.
There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practicals will be assessed. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A-level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A-level Biology are based on what you learned in your practicals. The AS has two exams at the end of the year. Both are 1 hour 30 minutes long.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Long Readings Lane, Slough, SL2 1QE |
Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. Year 12 Biological molecules; Cells; Organisms exchange substances with their environment; Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Year 13 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
Every school and college sets its own entry requirements. A-level Biology builds on the work done in GCSE Science and Maths, so you’ll need good GCSE results from both. Written communication is also important and you’ll need to be a strong writer. If you’re interested in studying Biology after your GCSEs, ask your teacher about the qualifications you’ll need.
There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practicals will be assessed. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A-level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A-level Biology are based on what you learned in your practicals. The AS has two exams at the end of the year. Both are 1 hour 30 minutes long.