Biology
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School - Westmorland and Furness
01768371693
Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4HA
Course summary

Biology A-Level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. The students currently studying Biology will be happy to speak to anyone thinking about taking this course. Topics Studied 1 Biological molecules 2 Cells 3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4 Genetic information variation and relationships between organisms 5 Energy transfers in between organisms 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8 The control of gene expression. Plus Required Practicals throughout the 2-year course.

Entry requirements

• GCSE Triple Science Grade 6 or Grade 7 in Double Science • An interest in understanding yourself and the world around you, drive and the ability to study independently and work as part of a team. • GCSE Maths (Grade 6 or above) - 5 GCSE's grades 4-9

How you'll be assessed

Paper What’s assessed Any content from topics 1-4 including relevant practical skills 1 Paper 2 What’s assessed Any content from topics 5-8, including relevant practical skills Paper 3 What’s assessed Any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Ofsted RatingSerious Weaknesses
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChristian Head, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4HA