A-level Biology will enable students to acquire a systematic body of biological knowledge and an appreciation of its significance. It is a subject that can provide great enjoyment and respect for all living organisms. This course develops many of the topics that students may have already studied and introduces some of the exciting areas of Biology in the contemporary world. Students may study, for example, the influence that genes have on our development, new gene and biotechnologies, environmental issues and aspects of human health. It is hoped that this course will help students to gain some understanding of the dynamic and exciting nature of biology today, and an awareness of the ethical, technological and economic aspects of the subject. Assessment is by examination and internally assessed laboratory based practical tasks.
To be successful, students will need at least GCSE grade 7 in Biology, grade 7 in another Science and grade 7 in Mathematics. Those candidates who have studied Double Award Science will have some preparatory work to do but should be successful if they obtain two grade 7s and grade 7 in Mathematics.
Biology is a linear course which requires the study of six modules: Practical Skills, Foundations in Biology, Exchange and Transport, Biodiversity & Disease, Communication & Energy and Genetics & Ecosystems. These modules are assessed externally by three examination papers. The practical skills module (Module 1) will be taught across the two years of study to complement the other units. Practical work is assessed directly within the three exam papers and internally during core practicals (12 practical tasks) which make up the practical endorsement (separate to the main A-level qualification). As part of the ecology and ecosystems topics, students will have to attend a compulsory two day field trip in the Summer Term of the Lower Sixth year
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £31,800 - £34,275 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,200 - £26,400 |
| Address | College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9JS |
A-level Biology will enable students to acquire a systematic body of biological knowledge and an appreciation of its significance. It is a subject that can provide great enjoyment and respect for all living organisms. This course develops many of the topics that students may have already studied and introduces some of the exciting areas of Biology in the contemporary world. Students may study, for example, the influence that genes have on our development, new gene and biotechnologies, environmental issues and aspects of human health. It is hoped that this course will help students to gain some understanding of the dynamic and exciting nature of biology today, and an awareness of the ethical, technological and economic aspects of the subject. Assessment is by examination and internally assessed laboratory based practical tasks.
To be successful, students will need at least GCSE grade 7 in Biology, grade 7 in another Science and grade 7 in Mathematics. Those candidates who have studied Double Award Science will have some preparatory work to do but should be successful if they obtain two grade 7s and grade 7 in Mathematics.
Biology is a linear course which requires the study of six modules: Practical Skills, Foundations in Biology, Exchange and Transport, Biodiversity & Disease, Communication & Energy and Genetics & Ecosystems. These modules are assessed externally by three examination papers. The practical skills module (Module 1) will be taught across the two years of study to complement the other units. Practical work is assessed directly within the three exam papers and internally during core practicals (12 practical tasks) which make up the practical endorsement (separate to the main A-level qualification). As part of the ecology and ecosystems topics, students will have to attend a compulsory two day field trip in the Summer Term of the Lower Sixth year