Are you interested in how living things function? Do you want to understand more about how your heart knows how often to beat, or why proteins are so essential to life? If so, A Level Biology could be the subject for you. There has never been a more exciting time to study this broad subject. Advances are taking place all the time in areas such as genetics, biochemistry, ecology and histology, and these will all impact upon the world we live in. For some higher education courses, such as medicine or physiotherapy, an understanding of Biology is essential.
The standard entry requirement for students entering Sixth Form is 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with a grade 7 or above in the subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies that have not been studied previously, should show proficiency in similar subjects. Entry is at the discretion of the Headmaster. Firstly, and most importantly, an enthusiastic interest in the subject is vital. The course requires a student to be motivated enough to undertake self-supported study, wider reading and research. In all examining boards Biology makes use of several disciplines and is not an easy option. It is expected that you will have studied either GCSE Biology or GCSE Combined Award Science and Higher Level Mathematics achieving at least a grade 6.
You will sit three exams, all at the end of the course, with a total time of six hours. There will be no coursework or controlled assessment. The theory behind the standard practical investigation procedures will be examined in the written exam papers and will account for 15% of the marks. There will be a separate endorsement of your practical skills which will either be a pass or a fail, but only a pass will be recorded on your A Level certificate. The exam questions will be a mixture of short-answer structured questions and questions that require a longer response. In addition, 10% of the marks will examine mathematical skills at the Higher Tier GCSE standard.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £7,497 - £18,186; Boarding £20,184 - £32,790 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Sherborne, DT9 6EN |
Are you interested in how living things function? Do you want to understand more about how your heart knows how often to beat, or why proteins are so essential to life? If so, A Level Biology could be the subject for you. There has never been a more exciting time to study this broad subject. Advances are taking place all the time in areas such as genetics, biochemistry, ecology and histology, and these will all impact upon the world we live in. For some higher education courses, such as medicine or physiotherapy, an understanding of Biology is essential.
The standard entry requirement for students entering Sixth Form is 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with a grade 7 or above in the subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies that have not been studied previously, should show proficiency in similar subjects. Entry is at the discretion of the Headmaster. Firstly, and most importantly, an enthusiastic interest in the subject is vital. The course requires a student to be motivated enough to undertake self-supported study, wider reading and research. In all examining boards Biology makes use of several disciplines and is not an easy option. It is expected that you will have studied either GCSE Biology or GCSE Combined Award Science and Higher Level Mathematics achieving at least a grade 6.
You will sit three exams, all at the end of the course, with a total time of six hours. There will be no coursework or controlled assessment. The theory behind the standard practical investigation procedures will be examined in the written exam papers and will account for 15% of the marks. There will be a separate endorsement of your practical skills which will either be a pass or a fail, but only a pass will be recorded on your A Level certificate. The exam questions will be a mixture of short-answer structured questions and questions that require a longer response. In addition, 10% of the marks will examine mathematical skills at the Higher Tier GCSE standard.