A Level Biology aims to inspire and nurture students’ passion and curiosity for the living world. It will involve studying some of the most recent and exciting advances in the subject, such as the regulation of gene expression, genetic engineering, immunology, stem cell research and medicine, as well as a more detailed study of the core biological principles and processes introduced at GCSE. It is an ever-changing field of study with recent discoveries often discussed and debated in lessons. Biology is an obvious choice for students interested in Medicine, Veterinary Science or Dentistry, but there are also a multitude of Biological Science courses beyond the A Level to suit every interest. For those scientists and engineers planning to take Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics A Levels, Biology makes an excellent fourth subject choice, particularly given the opportunities in the growing fields of medical physics, biochemical engineering, biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Biologists should have an interest in the living world, including plants and animals. An ability to learn a considerable amount of content accurately is necessary for success. Your Biology grades throughout the GCSE course need to have been consistently strong in order to be successful at A Level, and it is necessary to achieve a minimum of Grade 7 in GCSE Biology to take it at A Level.
Exam board: AQA Written examination: There are three exam papers: Paper 1: 35% weighting includes topics 1 - 4. Paper 2: 35% weighting includes topics 5 - 8. Paper 3: 30% weighting A synoptic paper covering topics 1 - 8. NEA: There are 12 required practicals that are completed over the course of the A Level. This is ‘pass/fail’ and is based on the accumulation of a variety of different practical and analytical skills (such as devising a practical method and drawing graphs).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,572 |
| Address | High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BB |
A Level Biology aims to inspire and nurture students’ passion and curiosity for the living world. It will involve studying some of the most recent and exciting advances in the subject, such as the regulation of gene expression, genetic engineering, immunology, stem cell research and medicine, as well as a more detailed study of the core biological principles and processes introduced at GCSE. It is an ever-changing field of study with recent discoveries often discussed and debated in lessons. Biology is an obvious choice for students interested in Medicine, Veterinary Science or Dentistry, but there are also a multitude of Biological Science courses beyond the A Level to suit every interest. For those scientists and engineers planning to take Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics A Levels, Biology makes an excellent fourth subject choice, particularly given the opportunities in the growing fields of medical physics, biochemical engineering, biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Biologists should have an interest in the living world, including plants and animals. An ability to learn a considerable amount of content accurately is necessary for success. Your Biology grades throughout the GCSE course need to have been consistently strong in order to be successful at A Level, and it is necessary to achieve a minimum of Grade 7 in GCSE Biology to take it at A Level.
Exam board: AQA Written examination: There are three exam papers: Paper 1: 35% weighting includes topics 1 - 4. Paper 2: 35% weighting includes topics 5 - 8. Paper 3: 30% weighting A synoptic paper covering topics 1 - 8. NEA: There are 12 required practicals that are completed over the course of the A Level. This is ‘pass/fail’ and is based on the accumulation of a variety of different practical and analytical skills (such as devising a practical method and drawing graphs).