This specification allows teachers to adopt a flexible approach to the delivery of A-level biology. The course has been designed to enable centers to deliver the content modules (Modules 2–6) using the framework provided, or to design a customized course. Practical work undertaken to support the teaching of the content will serve to cover the requirements of the practical skills module (Module 1), which is assessed in the written examinations and through the Practical Endorsement. The specification is divided into topics, each containing different key concepts of biology. Throughout the specification, cross-references indicate the relevance of individual learning outcomes to the mathematical and practical criteria that are embedded in the assessments.
Biology GCSE Grade 6 PLUS one other Science GCSE Grade 6 / Combined Science GCSE Grade 6-6 PLUS Mathematics GCSE Grade 6
Content is split into six teaching modules: • Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology • Module 2 – Foundations in Biology • Module 3 – Exchange and transport • Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease • Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy • Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Component 01 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. Component 02 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. Component 03 assesses content from all modules (1 to 6). Biological processes (01) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of total A level Biological diversity (02) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of total A level Unified biology (03) 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 26% of total A level Practical Endorsement in biology (04) (non-exam assessment) Reported separately
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT |
This specification allows teachers to adopt a flexible approach to the delivery of A-level biology. The course has been designed to enable centers to deliver the content modules (Modules 2–6) using the framework provided, or to design a customized course. Practical work undertaken to support the teaching of the content will serve to cover the requirements of the practical skills module (Module 1), which is assessed in the written examinations and through the Practical Endorsement. The specification is divided into topics, each containing different key concepts of biology. Throughout the specification, cross-references indicate the relevance of individual learning outcomes to the mathematical and practical criteria that are embedded in the assessments.
Biology GCSE Grade 6 PLUS one other Science GCSE Grade 6 / Combined Science GCSE Grade 6-6 PLUS Mathematics GCSE Grade 6
Content is split into six teaching modules: • Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology • Module 2 – Foundations in Biology • Module 3 – Exchange and transport • Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease • Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy • Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Component 01 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. Component 02 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. Component 03 assesses content from all modules (1 to 6). Biological processes (01) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of total A level Biological diversity (02) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of total A level Unified biology (03) 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 26% of total A level Practical Endorsement in biology (04) (non-exam assessment) Reported separately