Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular Biology to the study of ecosystems and microorganisms to mammoths. Biology is never far from the headlines, either. The human genome has been sequenced and we know the complete arrangement of the three thousand million bases that make up human DNA. We have experienced the local, national and global impact of a recent pandemic. In Southeast Asia and the Amazon, the skies are dark with smoke as the rainforests are burned to grow oil palms or ranch cattle. Biologists are concerned with all of these issues. They work in the fields of cell biology, medicine, food production, genetic engineering and ecology, and the work they do is vital to us all.
Entry to THS Sixth Form is subject to five or more GCSEs being achieved at grade 5 or above, including grade 6s in those subjects chosen for A-level. For alternative qualifications, decisions regarding offers of places will be taken on an individual basis.
Practical techniques and analysis of data are an integral part of the course and are examined in the terminal examinations. There are 12 compulsory practicals, during which students must show competency of a range of techniques in order to be awarded a pass in their practical skills. Biology is taken as an AS level in Year 12, as well as a full two year, A-level qualification. There are formal end of year examinations; two at the end of Year 12 to give an AS qualification and three at the end of Year 13 for the full A-level
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £5,865 - £15,660 |
| Address | The Avenue, Eaglescliffe, TS16 9AT |
Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular Biology to the study of ecosystems and microorganisms to mammoths. Biology is never far from the headlines, either. The human genome has been sequenced and we know the complete arrangement of the three thousand million bases that make up human DNA. We have experienced the local, national and global impact of a recent pandemic. In Southeast Asia and the Amazon, the skies are dark with smoke as the rainforests are burned to grow oil palms or ranch cattle. Biologists are concerned with all of these issues. They work in the fields of cell biology, medicine, food production, genetic engineering and ecology, and the work they do is vital to us all.
Entry to THS Sixth Form is subject to five or more GCSEs being achieved at grade 5 or above, including grade 6s in those subjects chosen for A-level. For alternative qualifications, decisions regarding offers of places will be taken on an individual basis.
Practical techniques and analysis of data are an integral part of the course and are examined in the terminal examinations. There are 12 compulsory practicals, during which students must show competency of a range of techniques in order to be awarded a pass in their practical skills. Biology is taken as an AS level in Year 12, as well as a full two year, A-level qualification. There are formal end of year examinations; two at the end of Year 12 to give an AS qualification and three at the end of Year 13 for the full A-level