A Level Biology combines well with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics and is extremely useful (essential in some cases) in preparing for medical, dental and veterinary courses or degrees in the pure or applied sciences. Pupils opting for Biology should also consider taking Chemistry as virtually all degree courses which contain Biology in their course title require an A Level in Chemistry.
Any pupils not gaining five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above must continue with the necessary number of GCSE courses until they have achieved at least five passes. All pupils (excluding overseas students) must gain at least a Level 4 in Mathematics and English.
There are twelve required practicals which are completed over the A Level course. Questions based on the practical work are integrated into the examinations. There are three written papers for the final linear A Level qualification each of 2 hours. Paper 1: topics 1-4 (35% of A Level) Paper 2: topics 5-8 (35% of A Level) Paper 3: topics 1-8 (30% of A Level)
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Holm Hill, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7BX |
A Level Biology combines well with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics and is extremely useful (essential in some cases) in preparing for medical, dental and veterinary courses or degrees in the pure or applied sciences. Pupils opting for Biology should also consider taking Chemistry as virtually all degree courses which contain Biology in their course title require an A Level in Chemistry.
Any pupils not gaining five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above must continue with the necessary number of GCSE courses until they have achieved at least five passes. All pupils (excluding overseas students) must gain at least a Level 4 in Mathematics and English.
There are twelve required practicals which are completed over the A Level course. Questions based on the practical work are integrated into the examinations. There are three written papers for the final linear A Level qualification each of 2 hours. Paper 1: topics 1-4 (35% of A Level) Paper 2: topics 5-8 (35% of A Level) Paper 3: topics 1-8 (30% of A Level)