OCR A Level in Biology, enables students to develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Biology and how they relate to each other. They will develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge of the scientific method and develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills. Students will develop their interest in and enthusiasm for the different areas of Biology and understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
Minimum APS: • 3 A Levels - 4.5 • 2 A Levels & 1 Vocational - 4 • 1 A Level & 2 Vocational - 3.8 Subject Specific: • Grade 6 or above in GCSE Biology or Grade 7 or above GCSE Combined Science • Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths • Grade 5 or above GCSE English
Content is split into six teaching modules: • Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology • Module 2 – Foundations in Biology • Module 3 – Exchange and transport • Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease • Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy • Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Examinations are at the end of Y13, however, students sit stand-alone examinations at the end of Y12 to achieve an AS in Biology. This provides valuable examination practice and is a stand-alone examination. • Component 01 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 - 2hrs 15 minutes • Component 02 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4, and 6 - 2 hrs 15 minutes • Component 03 assesses content from all modules (1 to 6) - 1 hr 30 minutes • Component 03 non-examined Practical Endorsement in Biology
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AB |
OCR A Level in Biology, enables students to develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Biology and how they relate to each other. They will develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge of the scientific method and develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills. Students will develop their interest in and enthusiasm for the different areas of Biology and understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
Minimum APS: • 3 A Levels - 4.5 • 2 A Levels & 1 Vocational - 4 • 1 A Level & 2 Vocational - 3.8 Subject Specific: • Grade 6 or above in GCSE Biology or Grade 7 or above GCSE Combined Science • Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths • Grade 5 or above GCSE English
Content is split into six teaching modules: • Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology • Module 2 – Foundations in Biology • Module 3 – Exchange and transport • Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease • Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy • Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems Examinations are at the end of Y13, however, students sit stand-alone examinations at the end of Y12 to achieve an AS in Biology. This provides valuable examination practice and is a stand-alone examination. • Component 01 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 - 2hrs 15 minutes • Component 02 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4, and 6 - 2 hrs 15 minutes • Component 03 assesses content from all modules (1 to 6) - 1 hr 30 minutes • Component 03 non-examined Practical Endorsement in Biology