Year 1 Unit 1: Biological molecules. Unit 2: Cells. Unit 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment. Unit 4: Genetic information and relationships between organisms. Year 2 Unit 5: Energy transfers in and between organisms. Unit 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. Unit 7: Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. Unit 8: The control of gene expression. During this course, students will develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of biology and the skills needed for the use of these in new and changing situations. Teaching will be classroom and practically based. During the course, students may be asked to attend one-day conferences/visits on aspects of the units, and there will be field study skill sessions at the end of the Year 12 and/or during Year 13. A contribution towards the costs of travel may be requested. This is one of the required practicals and attendance is mandatory.
5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 or equivalent. Grade 7-7 in Trilogy or Grade 7 in GCSE Biology, GCSE Maths Grade 6 or above, GCSE English Language Grade 6 or above.
AS Level examinations may be taken in the May of Year 12 (on Unit 1-4). There are two AS-level written examinations: 1.5 hours each. A-Level examinations will be taken in May/June at the end of the course of Year 13 (Units 1-8). There is no coursework, however, there are practical assessments. There are three A Level written examinations: 2 hours each. Paper 3 includes an essay. There are a minimum of 12 required practicals that must be completed during the 2-year A Level course. Practical ability will be teacher assessed throughout (PASS/ FAIL) and externally examined through the written papers. 15% of the marks in the written papers are based on what students learn in their practicals. Students will be given a lab book to keep a record of their evidence. Attendance is mandatory as part of the evidence for passing the practical endorsement.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 3AL |
Year 1 Unit 1: Biological molecules. Unit 2: Cells. Unit 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment. Unit 4: Genetic information and relationships between organisms. Year 2 Unit 5: Energy transfers in and between organisms. Unit 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments. Unit 7: Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. Unit 8: The control of gene expression. During this course, students will develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of biology and the skills needed for the use of these in new and changing situations. Teaching will be classroom and practically based. During the course, students may be asked to attend one-day conferences/visits on aspects of the units, and there will be field study skill sessions at the end of the Year 12 and/or during Year 13. A contribution towards the costs of travel may be requested. This is one of the required practicals and attendance is mandatory.
5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 or equivalent. Grade 7-7 in Trilogy or Grade 7 in GCSE Biology, GCSE Maths Grade 6 or above, GCSE English Language Grade 6 or above.
AS Level examinations may be taken in the May of Year 12 (on Unit 1-4). There are two AS-level written examinations: 1.5 hours each. A-Level examinations will be taken in May/June at the end of the course of Year 13 (Units 1-8). There is no coursework, however, there are practical assessments. There are three A Level written examinations: 2 hours each. Paper 3 includes an essay. There are a minimum of 12 required practicals that must be completed during the 2-year A Level course. Practical ability will be teacher assessed throughout (PASS/ FAIL) and externally examined through the written papers. 15% of the marks in the written papers are based on what students learn in their practicals. Students will be given a lab book to keep a record of their evidence. Attendance is mandatory as part of the evidence for passing the practical endorsement.