Biology

Course summary

We have chosen OCR Specification A because it has a broad range of core material and it is an excellent preparation for any university studies with biological content. The A level Biology specification is divided into six teaching modules as below. We integrate key practical skills within theoretical topics and the methods, accuracy and analysis of these practicals is assessed in written papers at the end of the course. Students will all have a solid foundation in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, plants, immunology and biodiversity by the course end. Students wishing to take biology at A level require a solid mark in Separate Science Biology or Higher Tier Combined Science and a positive attitude to mathematics in context.