Biology at WHGS is taught during six x 100 minute lessons per two-week timetable cycle, by two different teachers. Lessons are taught between three fully equipped laboratories and two standard classrooms. The A Level in Biology at WHGS follows the two-year linear format. The course comprises eight topics; four in each year. There is also a series of twelve assessed practicals, in addition to other practicals, which take place throughout the two years. There will be questions about these practicals in the internal assessments and external examinations. The external examinations are sat at the end of Year 13, but internal assessments occur at the end of topics and at the end of Year 12. Year 12 Topic 1 – Biological molecules Topic 2 – Cells Topic 3 – Organisms and their environment Topic 4 – Genetics and variation Year 13 Topic 5 – Energy transfers within and between organisms Topic 6 – Organisms and changes in environments Topic 7 – Genetics, populations and ecosystems Topic 8 – Control of gene expression
Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). GCSE Grades 6 - 6 required in Combined Science or GCSE Grades 6 and 6 in Biology and at least one other science. To do more than one science a GCSE Grade 7 is highly recommended in at least one science. A GCSE Grade 6 in Maths is required.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR |
Biology at WHGS is taught during six x 100 minute lessons per two-week timetable cycle, by two different teachers. Lessons are taught between three fully equipped laboratories and two standard classrooms. The A Level in Biology at WHGS follows the two-year linear format. The course comprises eight topics; four in each year. There is also a series of twelve assessed practicals, in addition to other practicals, which take place throughout the two years. There will be questions about these practicals in the internal assessments and external examinations. The external examinations are sat at the end of Year 13, but internal assessments occur at the end of topics and at the end of Year 12. Year 12 Topic 1 – Biological molecules Topic 2 – Cells Topic 3 – Organisms and their environment Topic 4 – Genetics and variation Year 13 Topic 5 – Energy transfers within and between organisms Topic 6 – Organisms and changes in environments Topic 7 – Genetics, populations and ecosystems Topic 8 – Control of gene expression
Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). GCSE Grades 6 - 6 required in Combined Science or GCSE Grades 6 and 6 in Biology and at least one other science. To do more than one science a GCSE Grade 7 is highly recommended in at least one science. A GCSE Grade 6 in Maths is required.