The course is divided into six teaching modules and each module is further divided into key topics. The first four modules comprise the AS Level in Biology and learners studying the A level continue with the content of modules 5 and 6. The internally assessed Practical Endorsement skills also form part of the full A level. The current outline of the specification is: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology 1.1 Practical skills assessed in a written examination 1.2 Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement Module 2 – Foundations in biology 2.1.1 Cell structure 2.1.2 Biological molecules 2.1.3 Nucleotides and nucleic acids 2.1.4 Enzymes 2.1.5 Biological membranes 2.1.6 Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation Module 3 – Exchange and transport 3.1.1 Exchange surfaces 3.1.2 Transport in animals 3.1.3 Transport in plants Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease 4.1.1 Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system 4.2.1 Biodiversity 4.2.2 Classification and evolution Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy 5.1.1 Communication and homeostasis 5.1.2 Excretion as an example of homeostatic control 5.1.3 Neuronal communication 5.1.4 Hormonal communication 5.1.5 Plant and animal responses 5.2.1 Photosynthesis 5.2.2 Respiration Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems 6.1.1 Cellular control 6.1.2 Patterns of inheritance 6.1.3 Manipulating genomes 6.2.1 Cloning and biotechnology 6.3.1 Ecosystems 6.3.2 Populations and sustainability
Students should have at least a B grade at GCSE Double Science or Biology and Chemistry.
A level assessment A level students must complete all components 01, 02, 03 and 04 01, 02 and 03 are written papers 04 is a non-exam internal assessment of practical competency 01 Biological processes: 37% of total A level marks: 2 hour 15 minutes written paper 100 marks 02 Biological diversity: 37% of total A level marks 2 hour 15 minutes written paper 100 marks 03 Unified biology: 26% of total A level marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 70 marks 04 Practical endorsement in biology Practical activities are embedded within the course. These are teacher-assessed and this contributes to achieving the Practical Endorsement on a pass or fail basis All components are synoptic. AS level assessment A level students must complete components 01 and 02 01 and 02 are written papers Both components assess content from modules 1-4 01 Breadth in biology: 50% of total AS level marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 70 marks 02 Depth in biology: 50% of total AS level marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 70 marks
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £17,900 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Water Tower Hill, Croydon, CR0 5SX |
The course is divided into six teaching modules and each module is further divided into key topics. The first four modules comprise the AS Level in Biology and learners studying the A level continue with the content of modules 5 and 6. The internally assessed Practical Endorsement skills also form part of the full A level. The current outline of the specification is: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology 1.1 Practical skills assessed in a written examination 1.2 Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement Module 2 – Foundations in biology 2.1.1 Cell structure 2.1.2 Biological molecules 2.1.3 Nucleotides and nucleic acids 2.1.4 Enzymes 2.1.5 Biological membranes 2.1.6 Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation Module 3 – Exchange and transport 3.1.1 Exchange surfaces 3.1.2 Transport in animals 3.1.3 Transport in plants Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease 4.1.1 Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system 4.2.1 Biodiversity 4.2.2 Classification and evolution Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy 5.1.1 Communication and homeostasis 5.1.2 Excretion as an example of homeostatic control 5.1.3 Neuronal communication 5.1.4 Hormonal communication 5.1.5 Plant and animal responses 5.2.1 Photosynthesis 5.2.2 Respiration Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems 6.1.1 Cellular control 6.1.2 Patterns of inheritance 6.1.3 Manipulating genomes 6.2.1 Cloning and biotechnology 6.3.1 Ecosystems 6.3.2 Populations and sustainability
Students should have at least a B grade at GCSE Double Science or Biology and Chemistry.
A level assessment A level students must complete all components 01, 02, 03 and 04 01, 02 and 03 are written papers 04 is a non-exam internal assessment of practical competency 01 Biological processes: 37% of total A level marks: 2 hour 15 minutes written paper 100 marks 02 Biological diversity: 37% of total A level marks 2 hour 15 minutes written paper 100 marks 03 Unified biology: 26% of total A level marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 70 marks 04 Practical endorsement in biology Practical activities are embedded within the course. These are teacher-assessed and this contributes to achieving the Practical Endorsement on a pass or fail basis All components are synoptic. AS level assessment A level students must complete components 01 and 02 01 and 02 are written papers Both components assess content from modules 1-4 01 Breadth in biology: 50% of total AS level marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 70 marks 02 Depth in biology: 50% of total AS level marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 70 marks