Students must have achieved at least Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Grades 66 in GCSE Double Science. In addition, students must have achieved Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Grade 6 in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics.
Paper 1 (this paper contributes 35% of the A-Level grade) In this paper students will be assessed on any content from Topics 1 - 4: • Topic 1: Biological molecules examines basic understanding of monomers and polymers, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, ATP, water and inorganic ions. • Topic 2: Cells examines cukaryotes, prokaryotes and methods of studying cells, as well as transport across the cell membrane along with cell recognition and the immune system. • Topic 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment examines gas exchange, digestion and absorption and mass transport in both animals and plants. • Topic 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms examines DNA, genes and chromosomes, DNA and protein synthesis, genetic diversity, species and taxonomy and biodiversity within a community. Paper 2 (35% of the A-Level grade) In this paper students will be assessed on any content from Topics 5 - 8: • Topic 5: Energy transfers in and between organisms examines photosynthesis, respiration, energy and ecosystems and nutrient cycles. Topic 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments examines internal and external stimuli and how they are detected, nervous coordination, skeletal muscles and homeostasis. • Topic 7: Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems examines inheritance, mathematical models of populations, evolution leading to speciation and populations in ecosystems. • Topic 8: The control of gene expression examines alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA, control of gene expression, using genome projects and gene technologies. Paper 3 (30% of the A level grade) In this paper students will be assessed on any topic from the specification as well as any relevant practical skills.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £22,380 - £35,970 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,105 - £20,175 |
| Address | Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hampshire, RG27 0HU |
Students must have achieved at least Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Grades 66 in GCSE Double Science. In addition, students must have achieved Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Grade 6 in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics.
Paper 1 (this paper contributes 35% of the A-Level grade) In this paper students will be assessed on any content from Topics 1 - 4: • Topic 1: Biological molecules examines basic understanding of monomers and polymers, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, ATP, water and inorganic ions. • Topic 2: Cells examines cukaryotes, prokaryotes and methods of studying cells, as well as transport across the cell membrane along with cell recognition and the immune system. • Topic 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment examines gas exchange, digestion and absorption and mass transport in both animals and plants. • Topic 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms examines DNA, genes and chromosomes, DNA and protein synthesis, genetic diversity, species and taxonomy and biodiversity within a community. Paper 2 (35% of the A-Level grade) In this paper students will be assessed on any content from Topics 5 - 8: • Topic 5: Energy transfers in and between organisms examines photosynthesis, respiration, energy and ecosystems and nutrient cycles. Topic 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments examines internal and external stimuli and how they are detected, nervous coordination, skeletal muscles and homeostasis. • Topic 7: Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems examines inheritance, mathematical models of populations, evolution leading to speciation and populations in ecosystems. • Topic 8: The control of gene expression examines alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA, control of gene expression, using genome projects and gene technologies. Paper 3 (30% of the A level grade) In this paper students will be assessed on any topic from the specification as well as any relevant practical skills.