The course is broken down into 4 main themes: -Unity and diversity -Form and function -Interaction and independence -Continuity and change Within each theme there are the same 4 topics: 1. Molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms 4. Ecosystems Within each topic there are standard and higher level content.
At Standard Level a minimum level 6/7 in Dual Award Science or a level 6/7 in Separate Award Biology. A minimum of a level 5 grade would be expected in Mathematics and English Language.
A total of 80% eternally assessed through 2 papers. Paper 1: 36%, Paper 2: 44% The remaining 20% is assessed via the internal assessment (IA) which consists of one scientific investigation task. This IA is completed as a residential trip at a Field Studies Centre, which will incur additonal costs.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Ellesmere, SY12 9AB |
The course is broken down into 4 main themes: -Unity and diversity -Form and function -Interaction and independence -Continuity and change Within each theme there are the same 4 topics: 1. Molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms 4. Ecosystems Within each topic there are standard and higher level content.
At Standard Level a minimum level 6/7 in Dual Award Science or a level 6/7 in Separate Award Biology. A minimum of a level 5 grade would be expected in Mathematics and English Language.
A total of 80% eternally assessed through 2 papers. Paper 1: 36%, Paper 2: 44% The remaining 20% is assessed via the internal assessment (IA) which consists of one scientific investigation task. This IA is completed as a residential trip at a Field Studies Centre, which will incur additonal costs.