Biology deals with the foundations of life. It surrounds us in every moment. It is fascinating to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of this subject. At A Level, you will build on what you have learnt up to this point. You will develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Biology and how they relate to each other. Biology will help you appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues, and how the Sciences contribute to the world we live in.
You will be expected to have achieved at least a grade 8 in GCSE/IGCSE Biology or a grade 88 in Double Award Science, a 7 in GCSE/IGCSE Chemistry and a 7 in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics before embarking on this course.
Paper 1: Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics. 1h45 paper worth 90 marks and 30% of the A Level. Paper 2: Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology. 1h45 paper worth 90 marks and 30% of the A Level. Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Biology. 2h30 paper worth 120 marks and 40% of the A Level. Science Practical Endorsement: Internally assessed and externally monitored by Pearson. Students must carry out a minimum of 12 practical activities, which provide opportunities to demonstrate competence in the required practical skills. This assessment of practical skills will appear on the students’ certificates as a separately reported result, alongside the overall grade for the qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £20,190 - £26,385; Boarding £36,360 - £47,775 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQ |
Biology deals with the foundations of life. It surrounds us in every moment. It is fascinating to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of this subject. At A Level, you will build on what you have learnt up to this point. You will develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Biology and how they relate to each other. Biology will help you appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues, and how the Sciences contribute to the world we live in.
You will be expected to have achieved at least a grade 8 in GCSE/IGCSE Biology or a grade 88 in Double Award Science, a 7 in GCSE/IGCSE Chemistry and a 7 in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics before embarking on this course.
Paper 1: Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics. 1h45 paper worth 90 marks and 30% of the A Level. Paper 2: Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology. 1h45 paper worth 90 marks and 30% of the A Level. Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Biology. 2h30 paper worth 120 marks and 40% of the A Level. Science Practical Endorsement: Internally assessed and externally monitored by Pearson. Students must carry out a minimum of 12 practical activities, which provide opportunities to demonstrate competence in the required practical skills. This assessment of practical skills will appear on the students’ certificates as a separately reported result, alongside the overall grade for the qualification.