A Level Biology will be linear, stand-alone qualifications, with assessments taking place at the end of the courses. The Biology A Level qualification remains a rigorous and well respected course and forms a key requirement for Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry and Natural Science courses for many universities. The Edexcel course that we teach has been chosen for its breadth and interest with the context-led approach offered by the Salter’s Nuffield structure allowing candidates to engage with the application of their biological knowledge and interest.
All applicants are invited to attend our assessment day, during which they will sit entrance papers in Maths and English, followed by an online assessment and interview with the Principal. As part of the 13+ assessment, candidates will sit a further paper in a subject of their choice. Other scholarships (eg., art, sport, music, drama) will also be taken at this time. In order to achieve well candidates should have gained at least Grade 7 in Biology GCSE or two Grade 7s in Dual Science. The increased mathematical content of the new specification also means that students will cope best if they have at least a Grade 7 at GCSE in Mathematics.
With the loss of coursework Practical Skills are assessed through written examination papers as well as a separate Practical Endorsement supported by practical workbooks. Course structure: Paper 1 - Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health (50%); *Topic 1 – Lifestyle, Health and Risk *Topic 2 – Genes and Health Paper 2 - Development, Plants and the Environment (50%) *Topic 3 – Voice of the Genome *Topic 4 – Biodiversity and Natural Resources A Level - examined in three written papers (120 minutes) in the summer of Upper 6: Paper 1 – The Natural Environment and Species Survival (33.3%) *Topics 1- 4 and *Topic 5 – On the Wild Side *Topic 6 – Immunity, Infection and Forensics Paper 2 – Energy Exercise and Co-ordination (33.3%) *Topics 1- 4 and *Topic 7 – Run for your Life *Topic 8 – Grey Matter Paper 3 – General and Practical Applications in Biology (33.3%) *Topics 1 – 8 *Pre-released Scientific Article
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Boarding: £35,985 - £38,985 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £38,985 |
| Address | Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EW |
A Level Biology will be linear, stand-alone qualifications, with assessments taking place at the end of the courses. The Biology A Level qualification remains a rigorous and well respected course and forms a key requirement for Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry and Natural Science courses for many universities. The Edexcel course that we teach has been chosen for its breadth and interest with the context-led approach offered by the Salter’s Nuffield structure allowing candidates to engage with the application of their biological knowledge and interest.
All applicants are invited to attend our assessment day, during which they will sit entrance papers in Maths and English, followed by an online assessment and interview with the Principal. As part of the 13+ assessment, candidates will sit a further paper in a subject of their choice. Other scholarships (eg., art, sport, music, drama) will also be taken at this time. In order to achieve well candidates should have gained at least Grade 7 in Biology GCSE or two Grade 7s in Dual Science. The increased mathematical content of the new specification also means that students will cope best if they have at least a Grade 7 at GCSE in Mathematics.
With the loss of coursework Practical Skills are assessed through written examination papers as well as a separate Practical Endorsement supported by practical workbooks. Course structure: Paper 1 - Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health (50%); *Topic 1 – Lifestyle, Health and Risk *Topic 2 – Genes and Health Paper 2 - Development, Plants and the Environment (50%) *Topic 3 – Voice of the Genome *Topic 4 – Biodiversity and Natural Resources A Level - examined in three written papers (120 minutes) in the summer of Upper 6: Paper 1 – The Natural Environment and Species Survival (33.3%) *Topics 1- 4 and *Topic 5 – On the Wild Side *Topic 6 – Immunity, Infection and Forensics Paper 2 – Energy Exercise and Co-ordination (33.3%) *Topics 1- 4 and *Topic 7 – Run for your Life *Topic 8 – Grey Matter Paper 3 – General and Practical Applications in Biology (33.3%) *Topics 1 – 8 *Pre-released Scientific Article