You'll develop your skills as a scientist, learning to use practical apparatus and following experimental techniques. You'll be doing research, analysis, recording and interpreting experimental results and producing scientific drawings. Your maths and ICT skills will be employed along the way. You'll explore the applications of scientific principles and their relevance to daily life including in health, industry and sustainability. You'll cover a range of topics including: Biology practical skills. Foundations in biology. Exchange and transport. Biodiversity, evolution and disease. Communication, homeostasis and energy. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems.
Grade 6 in Triple Biology or a 6-6 in Combined Science and grade 5 in English Language/Literature and grade 5 in Maths. 5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above.
Assessment is through examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers, 2 of 2 hours 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes duration. You will also undertake a minimum of 12 practical activities during the 2 years of your course, that are teacher assessed and will appear as a separately reported result on your final A level certificate.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1JD |
You'll develop your skills as a scientist, learning to use practical apparatus and following experimental techniques. You'll be doing research, analysis, recording and interpreting experimental results and producing scientific drawings. Your maths and ICT skills will be employed along the way. You'll explore the applications of scientific principles and their relevance to daily life including in health, industry and sustainability. You'll cover a range of topics including: Biology practical skills. Foundations in biology. Exchange and transport. Biodiversity, evolution and disease. Communication, homeostasis and energy. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems.
Grade 6 in Triple Biology or a 6-6 in Combined Science and grade 5 in English Language/Literature and grade 5 in Maths. 5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above.
Assessment is through examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers, 2 of 2 hours 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes duration. You will also undertake a minimum of 12 practical activities during the 2 years of your course, that are teacher assessed and will appear as a separately reported result on your final A level certificate.