This is a modern, rigorous and exciting Biology course. It has a strong focus on cell and molecular biology, including gene technology, that underpins the current economic growth in biosciences. Human physiology and disease form a major element of the syllabus. The course mixes breadth with depth and provides the pupil with a good understanding of a variety of disciplines within the biological sciences: from biochemistry to biodiversity, from neuroscience to evolution. We have selected the International A Level over the basic A Level as its philosophy fits with that of Charterhouse Science. It is a rigorously scientific A Level with a testing practical element. It builds understanding from biological principles and then applies these across topics, rather than testing topics in isolation. This better develops the skills that will prepare pupils for university and beyond, whether studying courses in biological sciences (including medicine) or supporting studies in other subjects.
This course builds on the knowledge, understanding and practical skills that are developed in the GCSE and IGCSE courses: most pupils will have sat either Biology as a separate subject, or will have completed dualaward Science. At International A Level there is a greater emphasis on scientific analysis, practical skills and the understanding and application of knowledge, than in the rather more factually based IGCSE.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £47,535 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £38,367 |
| Address | Godalming, GU7 2DX |
This is a modern, rigorous and exciting Biology course. It has a strong focus on cell and molecular biology, including gene technology, that underpins the current economic growth in biosciences. Human physiology and disease form a major element of the syllabus. The course mixes breadth with depth and provides the pupil with a good understanding of a variety of disciplines within the biological sciences: from biochemistry to biodiversity, from neuroscience to evolution. We have selected the International A Level over the basic A Level as its philosophy fits with that of Charterhouse Science. It is a rigorously scientific A Level with a testing practical element. It builds understanding from biological principles and then applies these across topics, rather than testing topics in isolation. This better develops the skills that will prepare pupils for university and beyond, whether studying courses in biological sciences (including medicine) or supporting studies in other subjects.
This course builds on the knowledge, understanding and practical skills that are developed in the GCSE and IGCSE courses: most pupils will have sat either Biology as a separate subject, or will have completed dualaward Science. At International A Level there is a greater emphasis on scientific analysis, practical skills and the understanding and application of knowledge, than in the rather more factually based IGCSE.