Biology A Level aims to build on the concepts and skills developed in GCSE Science, presenting Biology as exciting, relevant and challenging. The combination of academic challenge in the concepts and principles and practical focus ensures that the course is stimulating and exciting. This two-year course contains a range of topics with 12 required practicals embedded into the teaching. The course is structured around the following topics: Year 12: • Biological Molecules • Cells • Organisms Exchange Substances with their Environment • Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships Between Organisms Year 13: • Energy Transfers in and Between Organisms (A Level only) • Organisms Respond to Changes in their Internal and External Environments (A Level only) • Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems (A Level only) • The Control of Gene Expression (A Level only)
GCSE Grade 8 or above is required in Biology due to the rigours of this course. Separate rather than combined GCSE Biology is highly recommended as a precursor to studying at A Level. In exceptional cases, applicants with a Grade 7 may be considered on the understanding that the course can be challenging for such individuals. At least 10% of the marks in Biology assessments will require using mathematical skills. These skills will be applied in the context of the course and will be at least higher tier GCSE mathematics.
All course content is examined at the end of the two-year course: Paper 1: Year 1 content. 2 hours. 35% of final marks. Paper 2: Year 2 content. 2 hours. 35% of final marks. Paper 3: Years 1 & 2 content. 2 hours. 30% of final marks. Practical Skills Assessment The assessment of practical skills is a compulsory requirement of the course of study for A Level qualifications in biology, chemistry and physics. Throughout the course, students undertake 12 practicals in which they will demonstrate their competency. Practical skills are internally assessed and moderated externally. A practical skills endorsement is reported alongside (but does not contribute to) the A Level grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,500 - £20,430 |
| Address | Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PH |
Biology A Level aims to build on the concepts and skills developed in GCSE Science, presenting Biology as exciting, relevant and challenging. The combination of academic challenge in the concepts and principles and practical focus ensures that the course is stimulating and exciting. This two-year course contains a range of topics with 12 required practicals embedded into the teaching. The course is structured around the following topics: Year 12: • Biological Molecules • Cells • Organisms Exchange Substances with their Environment • Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships Between Organisms Year 13: • Energy Transfers in and Between Organisms (A Level only) • Organisms Respond to Changes in their Internal and External Environments (A Level only) • Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems (A Level only) • The Control of Gene Expression (A Level only)
GCSE Grade 8 or above is required in Biology due to the rigours of this course. Separate rather than combined GCSE Biology is highly recommended as a precursor to studying at A Level. In exceptional cases, applicants with a Grade 7 may be considered on the understanding that the course can be challenging for such individuals. At least 10% of the marks in Biology assessments will require using mathematical skills. These skills will be applied in the context of the course and will be at least higher tier GCSE mathematics.
All course content is examined at the end of the two-year course: Paper 1: Year 1 content. 2 hours. 35% of final marks. Paper 2: Year 2 content. 2 hours. 35% of final marks. Paper 3: Years 1 & 2 content. 2 hours. 30% of final marks. Practical Skills Assessment The assessment of practical skills is a compulsory requirement of the course of study for A Level qualifications in biology, chemistry and physics. Throughout the course, students undertake 12 practicals in which they will demonstrate their competency. Practical skills are internally assessed and moderated externally. A practical skills endorsement is reported alongside (but does not contribute to) the A Level grade.