The course consists of 6 modules of work, the first 3 of which are studied in year 12 and the remaining 3 during year 13. 1. Development of practical skills in Biology 2. Foundations in Biology 3. Exchange and transport 4. Biodiversity, evolution and disease 5. Communication, homeostasis and energy 6. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems The practical skills element (module 1) will be conducted during both years and will be assessed in the terminal exams.
You will require two Science or individual science subject grades at Grade 6. A grade 6 in Maths would also be desirable.
There are three terminal exams at the end of the A level course. Paper 1 assesses content from units 1, 2, 3 and 5 and is worth 37% of the final marks; paper 2 assesses content from units 1, 2, and 6 and is also worth 37% of the final marks; paper 3 assesses content from units 1 to 6 and is worth 26% of the final marks. Papers 1 and 2 are 2 hours and 15 minutes in length, while paper 3 is 1 hour and 30 minutes long
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AG |
The course consists of 6 modules of work, the first 3 of which are studied in year 12 and the remaining 3 during year 13. 1. Development of practical skills in Biology 2. Foundations in Biology 3. Exchange and transport 4. Biodiversity, evolution and disease 5. Communication, homeostasis and energy 6. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems The practical skills element (module 1) will be conducted during both years and will be assessed in the terminal exams.
You will require two Science or individual science subject grades at Grade 6. A grade 6 in Maths would also be desirable.
There are three terminal exams at the end of the A level course. Paper 1 assesses content from units 1, 2, 3 and 5 and is worth 37% of the final marks; paper 2 assesses content from units 1, 2, and 6 and is also worth 37% of the final marks; paper 3 assesses content from units 1 to 6 and is worth 26% of the final marks. Papers 1 and 2 are 2 hours and 15 minutes in length, while paper 3 is 1 hour and 30 minutes long