The AQA A Level biology course is an excellent steppingstone to future studies and an exciting career. You will gain a host of practical and technical skills that will be attractive to employers. We encourage pupils to learn independently, develop research skills, think analytically and improve their confidence in communicating through presentation and written reporting. The practical endorsement allows pupils to develop competence in five key skill areas of experimental work with on-going advice, guidance and practice. This ensures the gaining of real competence in laboratory procedures. The course is linear and examinable at the end of the two years.
We recommend that before embarking on Key Stage 5, pupils should have achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above with a minimum of a grade 6 in the subjects they wish to study.
Assessment will be by three 2-hour written examination papers that test modules 1-4, then 5-8 and a synoptic paper. The questions consist of recall, critical analysis of experimental data, comprehension and essay components.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £32,085- £38,235 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,275 |
| Address | 72-74 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6JR |
The AQA A Level biology course is an excellent steppingstone to future studies and an exciting career. You will gain a host of practical and technical skills that will be attractive to employers. We encourage pupils to learn independently, develop research skills, think analytically and improve their confidence in communicating through presentation and written reporting. The practical endorsement allows pupils to develop competence in five key skill areas of experimental work with on-going advice, guidance and practice. This ensures the gaining of real competence in laboratory procedures. The course is linear and examinable at the end of the two years.
We recommend that before embarking on Key Stage 5, pupils should have achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above with a minimum of a grade 6 in the subjects they wish to study.
Assessment will be by three 2-hour written examination papers that test modules 1-4, then 5-8 and a synoptic paper. The questions consist of recall, critical analysis of experimental data, comprehension and essay components.