Biology is fundamentally an experimental subject. The AQA specification allows us to carry out a large number of practical activities and use practical experiences to link theory to reality. Topics for the first year of the A-level course: Biological Molecules, Cells, Organisms exchange substances with their environment, Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. Six required practical activities must be completed too. Topics for the second year of the A-level course: Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms’ response to changes in their internal and external environments, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems and the control of gene expression. Six required practical activities must be completed too.
• GCSE Maths: You must achieve a grade 7 or higher • GCSE English or English Language: You must achieve a grade 7 or higher • A Level subjects: You must achieve a grade 7, 8, or 9 in your chosen A Level subjects. For some subjects, a minimum of grade 8 or 9 is required (see below) Grade 7 – 9 in Biology. Grade 7 in Mathematics is desirable
Paper 1 covers content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills which is examined by a 2-hour written paper containing a mixture of long and short answer questions and one extended response question. Paper 2 covers content from topics 5-8, including relevant practical skills which are examined by a 2-hour written paper containing a mixture of long and short answer questions and one comprehension question. Paper 3 covers any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills which are examined by a 2-hour written paper containing structured questions, including some about practical techniques, a critical analysis of experimental data and an essay.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Sixth Form Fee | £16,614 |
| Address | Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UB |
Biology is fundamentally an experimental subject. The AQA specification allows us to carry out a large number of practical activities and use practical experiences to link theory to reality. Topics for the first year of the A-level course: Biological Molecules, Cells, Organisms exchange substances with their environment, Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. Six required practical activities must be completed too. Topics for the second year of the A-level course: Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms’ response to changes in their internal and external environments, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems and the control of gene expression. Six required practical activities must be completed too.
• GCSE Maths: You must achieve a grade 7 or higher • GCSE English or English Language: You must achieve a grade 7 or higher • A Level subjects: You must achieve a grade 7, 8, or 9 in your chosen A Level subjects. For some subjects, a minimum of grade 8 or 9 is required (see below) Grade 7 – 9 in Biology. Grade 7 in Mathematics is desirable
Paper 1 covers content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills which is examined by a 2-hour written paper containing a mixture of long and short answer questions and one extended response question. Paper 2 covers content from topics 5-8, including relevant practical skills which are examined by a 2-hour written paper containing a mixture of long and short answer questions and one comprehension question. Paper 3 covers any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills which are examined by a 2-hour written paper containing structured questions, including some about practical techniques, a critical analysis of experimental data and an essay.