Course information
Biology
Townsend Church of England School - Hertfordshire
01727853047
High Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DR
Course summary

There are 4 units covering practical work, foundations in biology, exchange and transport and biodiversity, evolution, and disease covered in year one. In year two we cover communication, homeostasis and energy, genetics, evolution and ecosystems. The A level looks to build on work done at GCSE as well as introduce some new topics.

Entry requirements

Minimum 6,6 for GCSE combined science, or 6 in Triple science Biology.

How you'll be assessed

Concepts and ideas are studied through both theoretical and practical work. There are three examinations totaling six hours. There will also be an internally assessed practical award which will be pass or fail based on work done throughout the two years. There will also be a 10% element of mathematics in both examinations.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHigh Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DR