Students will gain an understanding of how the natural world works and how our interactions can affect it. The course is academically challenging bridging the gap between GCSE Biology and the start of a degree. The course has a strong experimental base. Topics range from Biochemistry and Molecular Biology through to Ecology and Conservation.
Paper 1 (35%) 2 hour written exam Biological Molecules, Cells and Microscopy, Immunology, Transport and Exchange, Genetic, Information and Variation, Speciation and Biodiversity Paper 2 (35%) 2 hour written exam Respiration and Photosynthesis, Receptors, Nerves and Homeostasis, including Diabetes, Genetics, Population dynamics, Control of Gene Regulation, Modern Biochemical techniques Paper 3 (30%) 2 hour written exam Synoptic questions covering any content, Conceptual and theoretical understanding of experimental methods
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £40,650 - £49,800 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,420 |
| Address | Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE |
Students will gain an understanding of how the natural world works and how our interactions can affect it. The course is academically challenging bridging the gap between GCSE Biology and the start of a degree. The course has a strong experimental base. Topics range from Biochemistry and Molecular Biology through to Ecology and Conservation.
Paper 1 (35%) 2 hour written exam Biological Molecules, Cells and Microscopy, Immunology, Transport and Exchange, Genetic, Information and Variation, Speciation and Biodiversity Paper 2 (35%) 2 hour written exam Respiration and Photosynthesis, Receptors, Nerves and Homeostasis, including Diabetes, Genetics, Population dynamics, Control of Gene Regulation, Modern Biochemical techniques Paper 3 (30%) 2 hour written exam Synoptic questions covering any content, Conceptual and theoretical understanding of experimental methods