Biology
St Margaret's Church of England Academy - Liverpool
01514271825
Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 6AB
Course summary

You will be taught A-Level Biology through both theory and practical lessons. This will be further supported by the use of ICT and background reading to extend and enrich your biological knowledge and understanding. The following topics are included: - Cells; Enzymes; Digestion; Disease; the Heart; Lungs and Immunity. - Variation; DNA and Meiosis; Genetic Diversity; Exchange and Transport in plants and animals; Classification and Biodiversity. - Populations; Selection; ATP; Photosynthesis; Nutrient cycles and Genetic variation. - Stimuli; Coordination; Muscles; Sliding filament theory; Homeostasis; Feed-back; Gene therapy and Genetic Fingerprinting. - Investigative and practical skills. - Maths skills.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in GCSE English AND Grade 7 in GCSE Maths AND EITHER Grade 6 in GCSE Biology OR Grade 7-6 in GCSE Science (AQA Trilogy/Edexcel Combined/OCR Gateway)

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: content from units 1-4, including relevant practical skills. Paper 2: content from units 5-8, including relevant practical skills. Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills and an essay question. Questions can be a mixture of styles including short answers, long answers, and calculations.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeBoys
AddressAigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 6AB