Biology

Entry Requirements

The examination board is AQA. Entry to the A Level requires students to have a grade 7 in separate Biology and at least a grade 7 in separate Chemistry due to the challenging nature of the subject. At least a grade 7 in Mathematics is beneficial. Students who have not taken the separate sciences will be considered on an individual basis, with work ethic being a strong determinant of entry success. It should be emphasized that the A-Level course builds on knowledge acquired, understood and remembered from GCSE Science courses since much information is not re-taught. All exams are taken at the end of Year 13. Mathematical skills are an important part of the Biology course. Students will be expected to learn a great deal of detailed factual information and be able to describe and explain data and concepts concisely, using the relevant biological vocabulary. This subject requires high and consistent effort throughout both years.