We follow the AQA specification for A Level Biology. This is a linear course with the main examination at the end of Year 13. There are three examinations which are comprised of unit-based assessments, with the final paper focusing on the synoptic nature of the course and including a 25-mark synoptic essay. In Year 12, you will study four units. We begin with Biological Molecules and how these form the foundations for all life on Earth. This is studied alongside Cell Biology, which builds upon the key fundamentals you have studied in your secondary education and introduces new and exciting organelles. We then move on to study Exchange and Transport Systems, in tandem with Diversity, Classification and Selection. In Year 13, you will apply the fundamentals you have studied in Year 12 and link these to four new units. These include Bioenergetics, namely Respiration and Photosynthesis, alongside Responding to the Internal and External Environment. We finish the course with a focus on Genetics and Genetic Technologies.
• At least a Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature • At least a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics • Meet the entry requirements for at least 3 full A Level subjects. Each subject has its own specific entry criteria. • If a student wants to study two or more Science A Levels, they need at least a Grade 6 and a Grade 7 across the subjects at GCSE or a Grade 6,7 in GCSE Combined Science • Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Grade 6,6 in GCSE Combined Science + Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
There is a minimum of 12 formally assessed practical components to the course which you will undertake in the relative units. Each practical is assessed with different practical techniques in mind and will ensure you are competent and confident to undertake most biological practical work in any future career or university course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0DQ |
We follow the AQA specification for A Level Biology. This is a linear course with the main examination at the end of Year 13. There are three examinations which are comprised of unit-based assessments, with the final paper focusing on the synoptic nature of the course and including a 25-mark synoptic essay. In Year 12, you will study four units. We begin with Biological Molecules and how these form the foundations for all life on Earth. This is studied alongside Cell Biology, which builds upon the key fundamentals you have studied in your secondary education and introduces new and exciting organelles. We then move on to study Exchange and Transport Systems, in tandem with Diversity, Classification and Selection. In Year 13, you will apply the fundamentals you have studied in Year 12 and link these to four new units. These include Bioenergetics, namely Respiration and Photosynthesis, alongside Responding to the Internal and External Environment. We finish the course with a focus on Genetics and Genetic Technologies.
• At least a Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature • At least a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics • Meet the entry requirements for at least 3 full A Level subjects. Each subject has its own specific entry criteria. • If a student wants to study two or more Science A Levels, they need at least a Grade 6 and a Grade 7 across the subjects at GCSE or a Grade 6,7 in GCSE Combined Science • Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Grade 6,6 in GCSE Combined Science + Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
There is a minimum of 12 formally assessed practical components to the course which you will undertake in the relative units. Each practical is assessed with different practical techniques in mind and will ensure you are competent and confident to undertake most biological practical work in any future career or university course.