The course has eight topics which make up the core content which will be examined terminally. We do not offer an AS qualification: 1) Biological molecules 2) Cells 3) Organisms exchange substances with the environment 4) Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms 5) Energy transfers in and between organisms 6) Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environment 7) Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8) The control of gene expression
Grade 8 (or 88 in Double Science) Biology GCSE is the minimum requirement to study Biology A Level. Experience from the new GCSE specifications has shown that only at this level are pupils likely to have the sufficiently strong scientific skills and knowledge to cope with A Level Biology.
Assessment is via three written papers: Paper 1 will assess any content from topics 1-4 in a 91 mark written exam of 2 hours (35% of A Level). Paper 2 will assess any content from topics 5-8 in a 91 mark written exam of 2 hours (35% of A Level). Paper 3 will assess any content from topics 1-8 in a 78 mark written exam of 2 hours (30% of A Level). Each paper will vary in the style of questions they contain, including short, structured, critical experimental analysis and essay responses. There is no coursework, but rather a practical endorsement which is a compulsory teacher assessed component that is based on the pupil carrying out a minimum of 12 practical activities from the prescribed subject content. There is also currently a residential Field Course at Slapton Ley Field Centre, which takes place towards the end of the Summer Term where pupils learn to work as a team and discover many fascinating aspects of Biology along the way. Attendance is compulsory for progression to A2.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £35,499 - £43,410 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,358 |
| Address | Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP |
The course has eight topics which make up the core content which will be examined terminally. We do not offer an AS qualification: 1) Biological molecules 2) Cells 3) Organisms exchange substances with the environment 4) Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms 5) Energy transfers in and between organisms 6) Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environment 7) Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8) The control of gene expression
Grade 8 (or 88 in Double Science) Biology GCSE is the minimum requirement to study Biology A Level. Experience from the new GCSE specifications has shown that only at this level are pupils likely to have the sufficiently strong scientific skills and knowledge to cope with A Level Biology.
Assessment is via three written papers: Paper 1 will assess any content from topics 1-4 in a 91 mark written exam of 2 hours (35% of A Level). Paper 2 will assess any content from topics 5-8 in a 91 mark written exam of 2 hours (35% of A Level). Paper 3 will assess any content from topics 1-8 in a 78 mark written exam of 2 hours (30% of A Level). Each paper will vary in the style of questions they contain, including short, structured, critical experimental analysis and essay responses. There is no coursework, but rather a practical endorsement which is a compulsory teacher assessed component that is based on the pupil carrying out a minimum of 12 practical activities from the prescribed subject content. There is also currently a residential Field Course at Slapton Ley Field Centre, which takes place towards the end of the Summer Term where pupils learn to work as a team and discover many fascinating aspects of Biology along the way. Attendance is compulsory for progression to A2.