Biology A Level goes into much more detail than you will have covered at GCSE. It will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means ‘the study of life’ and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. At Advanced Level we study the AQA Biology specification. This is a two year, linear course with examinations at the end of the Upper Sixth year.
must have at least a grade 7 in the relevant GCSE subject
There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practicals will be assessed. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A Level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A Level Biology are based on what you have learned in your practicals. 10% of Biology examinations will assess mathematical skills at higher tier GCSE level.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,016 - £14,271 |
| Address | Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7AF |
Biology A Level goes into much more detail than you will have covered at GCSE. It will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means ‘the study of life’ and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. At Advanced Level we study the AQA Biology specification. This is a two year, linear course with examinations at the end of the Upper Sixth year.
must have at least a grade 7 in the relevant GCSE subject
There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practicals will be assessed. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A Level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A Level Biology are based on what you have learned in your practicals. 10% of Biology examinations will assess mathematical skills at higher tier GCSE level.