Biology
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy - Wirral
01516397531
Wallasey Village, Wallasey, CH45 3LN
Course summary

Biology is taught as a linear course that is practical, modern and relevant to society today. The course covers a diverse and exciting curriculum including key biological principles such as biochemistry, cytology and ecology but also modern medical advances in genetics, anatomy and physiology. If you are interested in how the body functions, genetics, disease, nature and the environment – if you can absorb facts, sort and synthesise a lot of information, as well as explain things fully – if you want to continue to study Biology at university level – then Biology A Level is for you. Ideally you will be a good communicator, confident, conscientious and able to work independently. We work with individuals to find suitable career paths and work placements, where necessary, to motivate you and support you in gaining a place at the university of your choice. • Biological Molecules. • Cells. • How organisms exchange substances with the environment. • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. • Energy Transfers in and between organisms. • How organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. • Genetics, populations and ecosystems. • The control of gene expression.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in Biology/6-6 Combined Science. Grade 4 in Maths. You must have the required qualifications for the Advanced Pathway.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Topics 1 – 4, including relevant practical skills and extended response questions. Examination – 2 hours 35% of the overall A Level Marks Paper 2: Topics 5 – 8, including relevant practical skills and comprehension question. Examination – 2 hours 35% of the overall A Level Marks Paper 3: Topics 1 – 8, including relevant practical skills, critical analysis of given experimental data and one essay question. Examination – 2 hours 30% of the overall A Level Marks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWirral
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWallasey Village, Wallasey, CH45 3LN