This course is for students who want to continue studying biology after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. You might be choosing biology because you're headed for a healthcare or scientific career, though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a wide range of non-scientific careers too. This course links well with most other A level subjects but particularly with those such as Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography and Psychology. You'll develop your skills as a scientist, learning to use practical apparatus and following experimental techniques. You'll be doing research, analysis, recording and interpreting experimental results and producing scientific drawings. Your maths and ICT skills will be employed along the way. You'll explore the applications of scientific principles and their relevance to daily life including in health, industry and sustainability. You'll cover a range of topics including: Biology practical skills. Foundations in biology. Exchange and transport. Biodiversity, evolution and disease. Communication, homeostasis and energy. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems. Through formal teaching in the classroom and laboratory, individual and group project work, field trips, practical work, discussions and debates. You'll use practical skills to design and conduct experiments using a range of methods and equipment. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks. Therell be careers visits and talks from professionals using their biology skills in the workplace and higher education biology experts.
Grade 6 or above in subject, Level 6 or above in English and Maths, Grade 6/6 in core and Additional Science 5 GSCE Grade 5 or above
Assessment is through examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers, 2 of 2 hours 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes duration. You will also undertake a minimum of 12 practical activities during the 2 years of your course, that are teacher assessed and will appear as a separately reported result on your final A level certificate.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 7PG |
This course is for students who want to continue studying biology after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. You might be choosing biology because you're headed for a healthcare or scientific career, though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a wide range of non-scientific careers too. This course links well with most other A level subjects but particularly with those such as Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography and Psychology. You'll develop your skills as a scientist, learning to use practical apparatus and following experimental techniques. You'll be doing research, analysis, recording and interpreting experimental results and producing scientific drawings. Your maths and ICT skills will be employed along the way. You'll explore the applications of scientific principles and their relevance to daily life including in health, industry and sustainability. You'll cover a range of topics including: Biology practical skills. Foundations in biology. Exchange and transport. Biodiversity, evolution and disease. Communication, homeostasis and energy. Genetics, evolution and ecosystems. Through formal teaching in the classroom and laboratory, individual and group project work, field trips, practical work, discussions and debates. You'll use practical skills to design and conduct experiments using a range of methods and equipment. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks. Therell be careers visits and talks from professionals using their biology skills in the workplace and higher education biology experts.
Grade 6 or above in subject, Level 6 or above in English and Maths, Grade 6/6 in core and Additional Science 5 GSCE Grade 5 or above
Assessment is through examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers, 2 of 2 hours 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes duration. You will also undertake a minimum of 12 practical activities during the 2 years of your course, that are teacher assessed and will appear as a separately reported result on your final A level certificate.