Studying Biology builds an understanding of the ways in which life is maintained in the great variety of living organisms on Earth. It is a broad discipline, ranging from the molecular basis of life to whole populations in their ecosystems. What you learn would enable you to understand the workings of a huge range of living things as well as how biology contributes to medical and biotechnological advances. Biologists develop a range of skills; literary, mathematical, practical, ICT, the ability to appreciate patterns and relationships and to evaluate evidence and theories. Hence teaching strategies will be varied and include experimental and field work. Indeed, the development of practical skills and the insights that they allow into how scientific knowledge is discovered and used, underpins the entire course.
In late January the Director of Admissions allocates House places. At this time as much account as possible is taken of any preference a pupil has stated. In June, three months prior to entry, pupils visit the College to meet with Heads of Department, Housemasters, key members of staff and the Guidance Department to discuss A-level choices and tertiary education options. In August GCSE results are sent to Marlborough. All candidates (Scholars included) must achieve at least a six-grade BS or six 6’s in their GCSEs including English and Mathematics (in practice, most successful candidates will get more GCSEs at considerably higher grades than these). In September pupils arrive to begin their education at Marlborough.
1. Biological processes (Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5) – 2 hours 15 minutes, 37% 2. Biological diversity (Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6) – 2 hours 15 minutes, 37% 3. Unified biology (Modules 1 to 6) – 1 hour 30 minutes, 26%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £46,995 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Marlborough College, Bath Road, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA |
Studying Biology builds an understanding of the ways in which life is maintained in the great variety of living organisms on Earth. It is a broad discipline, ranging from the molecular basis of life to whole populations in their ecosystems. What you learn would enable you to understand the workings of a huge range of living things as well as how biology contributes to medical and biotechnological advances. Biologists develop a range of skills; literary, mathematical, practical, ICT, the ability to appreciate patterns and relationships and to evaluate evidence and theories. Hence teaching strategies will be varied and include experimental and field work. Indeed, the development of practical skills and the insights that they allow into how scientific knowledge is discovered and used, underpins the entire course.
In late January the Director of Admissions allocates House places. At this time as much account as possible is taken of any preference a pupil has stated. In June, three months prior to entry, pupils visit the College to meet with Heads of Department, Housemasters, key members of staff and the Guidance Department to discuss A-level choices and tertiary education options. In August GCSE results are sent to Marlborough. All candidates (Scholars included) must achieve at least a six-grade BS or six 6’s in their GCSEs including English and Mathematics (in practice, most successful candidates will get more GCSEs at considerably higher grades than these). In September pupils arrive to begin their education at Marlborough.
1. Biological processes (Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5) – 2 hours 15 minutes, 37% 2. Biological diversity (Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6) – 2 hours 15 minutes, 37% 3. Unified biology (Modules 1 to 6) – 1 hour 30 minutes, 26%