Biology is the science of life. Within the two-year course, pupils will study several key biological concepts allowing them to make sense of the world around them. Following modern research methods, pupils will develop a deep understanding of the scientific method. During year 12 pupils will study biological molecules introducing fundamental biochemistry; then moving on to cells where pupils build on their knowledge of cell structure, cell division, and the mechanisms behind the immune system. Following this pupils explore how organisms exchange substances with their environment investigating several key taxonomic groups and finally, pupils explore genetic information, variation, and the relationships between organisms. Year 13 is designed to further advance pupils' understanding of biology and begins with studying how energy can be transferred in and between organisms. Pupils are also given opportunities to explore how organisms respond to changes in their external and internal environments and the mechanisms behind genetics, populations, evolution, and ecosystems. Finally, pupils discover some of the most recent and exciting developments in biology including the control of gene expression.
Grade 6 in GCSE Biology and one other GCSE science or Grade 6-6 in Science (Combined) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.
Pupils will sit three 2-hour exams at the end of year 13. Paper 1 will examine topics studied during year 12; Paper 2 covers Year 13 content. Paper 3 includes all content across the 2 years culminating in a 25-mark synoptic essay. This A-Level is 100% exam-based with no coursework Year 1 Course Content: Year 1 Course Content: Topic 1: Biological molecules Topic 2: Cells Topic 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment. Topic 4: Genetic information, variation, and relationships between organisms. Practical work will be integrated throughout topics 1-4 but this is not assessed. Year 2 Course Content Three examinations (2 hours each) ranging across topics 1 – 8. No coursework. Content is as topics 1-4 plus: Topic 5: Energy transfers in and between organisms. Topic 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. Topic 7: Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. Topic 8: The control of gene expression Assessed practical work will be integrated throughout topics 1-8. This does not contribute to your grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF |
Biology is the science of life. Within the two-year course, pupils will study several key biological concepts allowing them to make sense of the world around them. Following modern research methods, pupils will develop a deep understanding of the scientific method. During year 12 pupils will study biological molecules introducing fundamental biochemistry; then moving on to cells where pupils build on their knowledge of cell structure, cell division, and the mechanisms behind the immune system. Following this pupils explore how organisms exchange substances with their environment investigating several key taxonomic groups and finally, pupils explore genetic information, variation, and the relationships between organisms. Year 13 is designed to further advance pupils' understanding of biology and begins with studying how energy can be transferred in and between organisms. Pupils are also given opportunities to explore how organisms respond to changes in their external and internal environments and the mechanisms behind genetics, populations, evolution, and ecosystems. Finally, pupils discover some of the most recent and exciting developments in biology including the control of gene expression.
Grade 6 in GCSE Biology and one other GCSE science or Grade 6-6 in Science (Combined) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.
Pupils will sit three 2-hour exams at the end of year 13. Paper 1 will examine topics studied during year 12; Paper 2 covers Year 13 content. Paper 3 includes all content across the 2 years culminating in a 25-mark synoptic essay. This A-Level is 100% exam-based with no coursework Year 1 Course Content: Year 1 Course Content: Topic 1: Biological molecules Topic 2: Cells Topic 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment. Topic 4: Genetic information, variation, and relationships between organisms. Practical work will be integrated throughout topics 1-4 but this is not assessed. Year 2 Course Content Three examinations (2 hours each) ranging across topics 1 – 8. No coursework. Content is as topics 1-4 plus: Topic 5: Energy transfers in and between organisms. Topic 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. Topic 7: Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. Topic 8: The control of gene expression Assessed practical work will be integrated throughout topics 1-8. This does not contribute to your grade.