Biology is a subject that opens many career paths, including medicine, zoology, natural sciences and horticulture. e AQA Biology A level course takes you on a journey from the biochemistry of life to the ecology of biomes. It builds on GCSE knowledge and explores topics in a more detailed and comprehensive way, such as the inner workings of the cell, the physiology of major organs and why sharks must keep swimming when they are asleep. Alongside the theory, there are many opportunities for practical work. ese include chromatography, biochemistry, dissections, microbiology and genetic engineering. ere is also a three day residential eld trip, during which students are immersed in ecological eld work and the statistics that are essential when analysing data. Built into the course are 12 Required Practicals that help to develop scientic skills and techniques. e AS Biology course covers the rst 4 units of the A level course, which are covered in Year 12.
• A minimum of seven I/GCSEs at grade 9-7. • /GCSEs at grade 9 or 8 in the subjects being studied at A-level, if studied to I/GCSE. To study an A-level subject not on offer at I/GCSE, I/GCSE at grade 9 or 8 in a similar subject is strongly recommended. • To study A-levels in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, grade 9 in the subject(s) at I/GCSE is strongly recommended. • To study A-level Further Mathematics, grade 9 at I/GCSE Mathematics is required. Grade 9 or 8 in AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics is strongly recommended.
Paper 1 – Any content from topics 1 - 4, including relevant practical skills (written exam: 2 hours) • 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions • 15 marks: extended response questions • 35% of A Level Paper 2 - Any content from topics 5 - 8, including relevant practical skills (written exam: 2 hours) • 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions • 15 marks: comprehension question • 35% of A Level Paper 3 - Any content from topics 1 - 8, including relevant practical skills (written exam: 2 hours) • 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques • 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data • 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles • 30% of A Level
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,308 |
| Address | London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJ |
Biology is a subject that opens many career paths, including medicine, zoology, natural sciences and horticulture. e AQA Biology A level course takes you on a journey from the biochemistry of life to the ecology of biomes. It builds on GCSE knowledge and explores topics in a more detailed and comprehensive way, such as the inner workings of the cell, the physiology of major organs and why sharks must keep swimming when they are asleep. Alongside the theory, there are many opportunities for practical work. ese include chromatography, biochemistry, dissections, microbiology and genetic engineering. ere is also a three day residential eld trip, during which students are immersed in ecological eld work and the statistics that are essential when analysing data. Built into the course are 12 Required Practicals that help to develop scientic skills and techniques. e AS Biology course covers the rst 4 units of the A level course, which are covered in Year 12.
• A minimum of seven I/GCSEs at grade 9-7. • /GCSEs at grade 9 or 8 in the subjects being studied at A-level, if studied to I/GCSE. To study an A-level subject not on offer at I/GCSE, I/GCSE at grade 9 or 8 in a similar subject is strongly recommended. • To study A-levels in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, grade 9 in the subject(s) at I/GCSE is strongly recommended. • To study A-level Further Mathematics, grade 9 at I/GCSE Mathematics is required. Grade 9 or 8 in AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics is strongly recommended.
Paper 1 – Any content from topics 1 - 4, including relevant practical skills (written exam: 2 hours) • 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions • 15 marks: extended response questions • 35% of A Level Paper 2 - Any content from topics 5 - 8, including relevant practical skills (written exam: 2 hours) • 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions • 15 marks: comprehension question • 35% of A Level Paper 3 - Any content from topics 1 - 8, including relevant practical skills (written exam: 2 hours) • 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques • 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data • 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles • 30% of A Level