Topics covered Year 1 Biological molecules Cells Organisms and substances within their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Year 2 Energy transfers in and between organisms Genetic, populations, ecosystems The control and expression of genes Why should I study this subject? The study of Biology is a fascinating insight into how the world works on a biological level. It includes the detail of genetics and DNA, a focus on the transfer of energy as well as the role of all organisms within their ecosystem - what better subject to study to build a knowledge of the building blocks of the planet?
If you are applying for Year 12 Faculty, you must achieve a grade of 5 or higher in the nearest equivalent subject at GCSE. If you are applying for Year 12 College, you must achieve a grade of 7 or higher in the nearest equivalent subject at GCSE.
Year 1 (both papers on topic 1-4 content +practical skills) Paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes - 75 marks - 50% AS Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes - 75 marks - 50% AS Year 2 Paper 1: (topic 1-4 + practical skills) 2 hours - 91 marks - 35% A2 grade Paper 2 (topic 5-8 + practical skills) 2 hours - 91 marks - 35% A2 grade Paper 3 (topic1-8 + practical skills) 2 hours - 78 marks - 30% A2 qualification
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Thorpe Underwood Hall, Thorpe Underwood Estate, York, YO26 9SS |
Topics covered Year 1 Biological molecules Cells Organisms and substances within their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Year 2 Energy transfers in and between organisms Genetic, populations, ecosystems The control and expression of genes Why should I study this subject? The study of Biology is a fascinating insight into how the world works on a biological level. It includes the detail of genetics and DNA, a focus on the transfer of energy as well as the role of all organisms within their ecosystem - what better subject to study to build a knowledge of the building blocks of the planet?
If you are applying for Year 12 Faculty, you must achieve a grade of 5 or higher in the nearest equivalent subject at GCSE. If you are applying for Year 12 College, you must achieve a grade of 7 or higher in the nearest equivalent subject at GCSE.
Year 1 (both papers on topic 1-4 content +practical skills) Paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes - 75 marks - 50% AS Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes - 75 marks - 50% AS Year 2 Paper 1: (topic 1-4 + practical skills) 2 hours - 91 marks - 35% A2 grade Paper 2 (topic 5-8 + practical skills) 2 hours - 91 marks - 35% A2 grade Paper 3 (topic1-8 + practical skills) 2 hours - 78 marks - 30% A2 qualification