Biology
Outwood Grange Academy - Wakefield
01924204350
Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PF
Course summary

The basic principles explored in the A Level biology course can be summaries into the following statements: • All life on Earth exists as cells. • The internal environment of a cell or organism is different from its external environment. • Biodiversity is reflected in the vast number of species of organisms. • Life depends on continuous transfers of energy. • A stimulus is a change in the internal or external environment. • The theory of evolution underpins modern Biology. • Cells are able to control their metabolic activities by regulating the transcription and translation of their genome.

Entry requirements

GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Biology: Grade 6 GCSE Mathematics: Grade 6 GCSE English: Grade 6

How you'll be assessed

Paper I: Any content from topics 1--4, including relevant practical skills written exam: 2 hours - 91 marks (35% of A Level) 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2: Any content from topics S-8, including relevant practical skills written exam: 2 hours - 91 marks (35% of A Level) 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8, including Any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills written exam: 2 hours - 78 marks (30% of A Level) 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two tides

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityWakefield
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPotovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PF