The A-level Biology course is designed to encourage candidates to develop essential knowledge and understanding of concepts of biology and to understand scientific methods and awareness of advances in technology through a variety of theoretical and practical modules. • Year 1: Foundations in Biology, Exchange and transport and Biodiversity, evolution and disease. • Year 2: Communication, homeostasis and energy, genetics, evolution and ecosystems. Development of practical skills takes place across the course.
You must have a Grade 6 in Separate Sciences or Combined Science.
• Paper 1: Biological processes, 2hrs 15mins, 37% weighting • Paper 2: Biological diversity, 2hrs 15mins, 37% weighting • Paper 3: Unified Biology, 1h 30 mins, 26% weighting • You are also assessed on your practical skills through the practical endorsement framework but this does not contribute to your overall grade
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | 164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6EA |
The A-level Biology course is designed to encourage candidates to develop essential knowledge and understanding of concepts of biology and to understand scientific methods and awareness of advances in technology through a variety of theoretical and practical modules. • Year 1: Foundations in Biology, Exchange and transport and Biodiversity, evolution and disease. • Year 2: Communication, homeostasis and energy, genetics, evolution and ecosystems. Development of practical skills takes place across the course.
You must have a Grade 6 in Separate Sciences or Combined Science.
• Paper 1: Biological processes, 2hrs 15mins, 37% weighting • Paper 2: Biological diversity, 2hrs 15mins, 37% weighting • Paper 3: Unified Biology, 1h 30 mins, 26% weighting • You are also assessed on your practical skills through the practical endorsement framework but this does not contribute to your overall grade