The latest AQA A-Level specification is more heavily geared towards biotechnology and preparing students for further study in this exciting and fast-paced field. Career opportunities abound in the expanding biotech sector, and AQA have responded by producing a comprehensive and engaging specification that lays the foundations for further study. To satisfy the interests of budding naturalists, the course also retains elements of natural history and ecology, along with more “traditional” anatomy and physiology, which will particularly appeal to (among others) prospective medics, dentists, vets and sports scientists.
Entry is competitive and successful candidates are likely to be predicted mostly grades 9-7 at GCSE or IGCSE.
Assessment for the A-Level qualification is in the form of three two-hour written exams. The first paper focuses on topics taught in the Lower Sixth, the second tests knowledge of Upper Sixth material and the third paper will test the entire specification, culminating in a synoptic essay which allows candidates to draw on knowledge from across the whole of the course. In addition, 10% of the available marks will assess arithmetic and mathematical skills. There is no coursework, but there are 12 required practicals; the completion of which will allow an endorsement of ‘pass’ or ‘not classified’ on the final certificate (although these do not contribute to the overall grade). To pass, you will need to show mastery of a number of practical skills, which will be assessed by your teachers both during practical work and afterwards in your write-ups.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £37,905; Boarding £46,035 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,308 |
| Address | Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ |
The latest AQA A-Level specification is more heavily geared towards biotechnology and preparing students for further study in this exciting and fast-paced field. Career opportunities abound in the expanding biotech sector, and AQA have responded by producing a comprehensive and engaging specification that lays the foundations for further study. To satisfy the interests of budding naturalists, the course also retains elements of natural history and ecology, along with more “traditional” anatomy and physiology, which will particularly appeal to (among others) prospective medics, dentists, vets and sports scientists.
Entry is competitive and successful candidates are likely to be predicted mostly grades 9-7 at GCSE or IGCSE.
Assessment for the A-Level qualification is in the form of three two-hour written exams. The first paper focuses on topics taught in the Lower Sixth, the second tests knowledge of Upper Sixth material and the third paper will test the entire specification, culminating in a synoptic essay which allows candidates to draw on knowledge from across the whole of the course. In addition, 10% of the available marks will assess arithmetic and mathematical skills. There is no coursework, but there are 12 required practicals; the completion of which will allow an endorsement of ‘pass’ or ‘not classified’ on the final certificate (although these do not contribute to the overall grade). To pass, you will need to show mastery of a number of practical skills, which will be assessed by your teachers both during practical work and afterwards in your write-ups.