Biology
Keswick School - Cumberland
01768772605
Vicarage Hill, Keswick, CA12 5QB
Course summary

Subject content: - Biological molecules - Cells - Organisms exchange substances with their environment - Genetic information, variation - Energy transfers in and between organisms - Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments - Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems - The control of gene expression

Entry requirements

- Grade 6 or above in GCSE biology (separate science) or grades 6-6 or above in combined science: trilogy and - Grade 5 or above in GCSE mathematics, and - Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language - Grade 4 and 5 across English and mathematics*. At least three other GCSEs at grade 4 or above. * This means if you achieve a grade 4 in English you need to achieve a grade 5 in mathematics; if you achieve a grade 4 in mathematics you need to achieve a grade 5 in English.

How you'll be assessed

Practical skills and analysis will be taught in the weekly practical lesson, and examined in the theory exam at the end of the course. The three A-Level exam papers will be taken at the end of the two years and will involve data handling, short answers, a comprehension and an essay (10 % of the A-Level). During Y12 all students will sit internal pre-public examinations.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCumberland
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressVicarage Hill, Keswick, CA12 5QB