The A Level Biology course carries students far beyond GCSE and introduces them to the exciting world of modern biology. The main topic areas covered include: Biological molecules: all life on Earth shares a common chemistry including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and water. Cells: all living organisms are made from cells. This unit looks at different types of cells and the membranes that surround them. Organisms exchange substances with their environment: how cells maintain an internal environment different to the external one. Genetic information: DNA, genes, gene expression and how differences between species are controlled by the DNA they contain. Energy transfers in and between organisms: life depends on the continuous transfer of energy and this unit looks at the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. Organisms respond to changes in the internal and external environments: how organisms detect and respond to the environment. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. The control of gene expression: how genes are controlled and switched on and off and recombinant gene technology.
The minimum entry requirement is a GCSE grade 9-6 in Biology or 9-9 to 6-6 in dual award Science or equivalent plus grade 9-6 in Mathematics.
You will carry out many practicals which will include 12 required practicals which are recorded and assessed in class. Knowledge of these is then formally tested in the final exams. Assessments are based on three written exams in the final term.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,617 - £16,641 |
| Address | The Palace, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LH |
The A Level Biology course carries students far beyond GCSE and introduces them to the exciting world of modern biology. The main topic areas covered include: Biological molecules: all life on Earth shares a common chemistry including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and water. Cells: all living organisms are made from cells. This unit looks at different types of cells and the membranes that surround them. Organisms exchange substances with their environment: how cells maintain an internal environment different to the external one. Genetic information: DNA, genes, gene expression and how differences between species are controlled by the DNA they contain. Energy transfers in and between organisms: life depends on the continuous transfer of energy and this unit looks at the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. Organisms respond to changes in the internal and external environments: how organisms detect and respond to the environment. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. The control of gene expression: how genes are controlled and switched on and off and recombinant gene technology.
The minimum entry requirement is a GCSE grade 9-6 in Biology or 9-9 to 6-6 in dual award Science or equivalent plus grade 9-6 in Mathematics.
You will carry out many practicals which will include 12 required practicals which are recorded and assessed in class. Knowledge of these is then formally tested in the final exams. Assessments are based on three written exams in the final term.