A Level Biology will give you an exciting insight into the contemporary world of biology. It covers the key concepts of biology in greater detail than GCSE, giving you a full understanding of the natural world around us. In Biology you will develop practical skills by planning experiments, collecting data, analyzing experimental results, and making conclusions. You will also learn how scientific models are developed, the applications and implications of science, the benefits and risks that science brings, and how society uses science to make decisions. Biology is a science at the forefront of some of the most exciting and controversial issues in the news today. Current publicity surrounding the global pandemic, plus genetic engineering, and environmental and medical developments have highlighted the need for an understanding of such issues. Biology seeks to explore these areas of study to provide an appreciation of the living world. The combination of academic challenge and practical focus makes the prospect of studying Biology highly appealing and the course a great challenge.
2 x Grade 6 or above in Science. 5 or more grades 5-9; including equivalents across at least 5 subjects. Maths and English Language Grade 6 or above. Average GCSE GRADE of at least 4.75 (average of ALL GCSE full courses taken).
At the end of the course, you will sit three external exams worth 100% of the final grade.
About Education Provider
Region | South East |
Local Authority | West Sussex |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Co-Educational |
Address | Matthews Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7XW |
A Level Biology will give you an exciting insight into the contemporary world of biology. It covers the key concepts of biology in greater detail than GCSE, giving you a full understanding of the natural world around us. In Biology you will develop practical skills by planning experiments, collecting data, analyzing experimental results, and making conclusions. You will also learn how scientific models are developed, the applications and implications of science, the benefits and risks that science brings, and how society uses science to make decisions. Biology is a science at the forefront of some of the most exciting and controversial issues in the news today. Current publicity surrounding the global pandemic, plus genetic engineering, and environmental and medical developments have highlighted the need for an understanding of such issues. Biology seeks to explore these areas of study to provide an appreciation of the living world. The combination of academic challenge and practical focus makes the prospect of studying Biology highly appealing and the course a great challenge.
2 x Grade 6 or above in Science. 5 or more grades 5-9; including equivalents across at least 5 subjects. Maths and English Language Grade 6 or above. Average GCSE GRADE of at least 4.75 (average of ALL GCSE full courses taken).
At the end of the course, you will sit three external exams worth 100% of the final grade.