Course information
Biology
St Christopher School - Hertfordshire
01462650850
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ
Course summary

Biology covers a wide range of topics that help us to understand the world around us, from explaining the structure and function of organs within our body to discussing the benets of maintaining biodiversity. New discoveries and advances are continually being made in the eld of biology and you will learn about the principles behind techniques such as stem cell therapies and DNA technologies.

Entry requirements

Normally we would consider the candidate’s projected or actual GCSE results. Generally we expect candidates to obtain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above in order to follow an AS/A level programme, with at least grade 6 in the subjects selected for studying at A level, or in relevant subjects where a student is starting a subject from scratch (such as Psychology or Business Studies). We reserve the right to alter these expectations on a case-by-case basis. Those not undertaking GCSEs will need to show suitable ability.

How you'll be assessed

Component 01: Biological Processes - testing Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 2 hour 15 minute written paper: 100 marks Section A contains 15 multiple choice questions; Section B contains short answer and extended questions 37% of total A level Component 02: Biological Diversity - testing Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 2 hour 15 minutes written paper: 100 marks Multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions 37% of total A level Component 03: Unied Biology - testing ALL modules 1 hour 30 minutes written paper: 70 marks Short answer and extended response questions 26% of total A level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£29,439 - £37,608
Sixth Form Fee£13,041 - £21,711
AddressBarrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ