Biology
Wykham Park - Oxfordshire
01295251451
Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY
Course summary

The course is taught over two years. The exams at the end of the second year make up 100% of the A-Level grade and can cover any topic of the full two years. There is no coursework now, but there is a separate qualification for the practical endorsement. Developing practical skills is an integral part of the course and they are used to make sure students are confident with the techniques and understanding of the Biology. The course is broken up into 8 teaching units across 2 years

Entry requirements

- Science Grade 6-6 or GCSE Biology Grade 6. - 5 grade 5’s or more at GCSE (or equivalent qualifications) including English and Maths.

How you'll be assessed

A-Level: Paper 1 – 2 hours – 35% of total A-Level, Paper 2 – 2 hours – 35% of total A-Level, Paper 3 – 2 hours – 30% of total A-Level . Practical Endorsement in Biology: non-examined, assessed throughout the A-Level based on experiments.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRuskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY