A-Level Biology is designed to engage and inspire pupils by showing how an understanding of many contemporary issues requires a grasp of fundamental biological ideas. Studying Biology teaches us to ask questions, make observations, evaluate evidence and solve problems. Biologists learn how living things work, how they interact with one another, and how they evolve. They may study cells under a microscope, insects in a rainforest, viruses that affect human beings, plants in a greenhouse or lions in the African grasslands. Biology increases our understanding about the natural world in which we live and helps us address issues of personal well-being and worldwide concern, such as environmental depletion, threats to human health and maintaining viable and abundant food supplies.
The qualification builds on the knowledge and skills that you gained in GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Biology. To take the A-Level, you should have at least a grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Combined Science as well as at least a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language.
The A-Level examination consists of three papers. All papers may include multiple-choice, short open, open-response, calculations and extended writing questions. Paper 1: (1 hr 45 mins exam, 30% of A-Level) • Biological Molecules • Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things • Classification and Biodiversity • Exchange and Transport • Energy for Biological Processes • Microbiology and Pathogens • Modern Genetics Paper 2: (1 hr 45 mins exam, 30% of A-Level) • Biological Molecules • Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things • Classification and Biodiversity • Exchange and Transport • Origins of Genetic Variation • Control Systems • Ecosystems Paper 3: (2 hrs 30 mins exam, 40% of A-Level) This paper will include questions from the topics covered in Papers 1 and 2. It will include synoptic questions that may draw on two or more different topics.
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A-Level Biology is designed to engage and inspire pupils by showing how an understanding of many contemporary issues requires a grasp of fundamental biological ideas. Studying Biology teaches us to ask questions, make observations, evaluate evidence and solve problems. Biologists learn how living things work, how they interact with one another, and how they evolve. They may study cells under a microscope, insects in a rainforest, viruses that affect human beings, plants in a greenhouse or lions in the African grasslands. Biology increases our understanding about the natural world in which we live and helps us address issues of personal well-being and worldwide concern, such as environmental depletion, threats to human health and maintaining viable and abundant food supplies.
The qualification builds on the knowledge and skills that you gained in GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Biology. To take the A-Level, you should have at least a grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Combined Science as well as at least a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language.
The A-Level examination consists of three papers. All papers may include multiple-choice, short open, open-response, calculations and extended writing questions. Paper 1: (1 hr 45 mins exam, 30% of A-Level) • Biological Molecules • Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things • Classification and Biodiversity • Exchange and Transport • Energy for Biological Processes • Microbiology and Pathogens • Modern Genetics Paper 2: (1 hr 45 mins exam, 30% of A-Level) • Biological Molecules • Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things • Classification and Biodiversity • Exchange and Transport • Origins of Genetic Variation • Control Systems • Ecosystems Paper 3: (2 hrs 30 mins exam, 40% of A-Level) This paper will include questions from the topics covered in Papers 1 and 2. It will include synoptic questions that may draw on two or more different topics.