Course information
Biology
St George's School - Windsor and Maidenhead
01344629900
Wells Lane, Ascot, SL5 7DZ
Course summary

Studying Biology provides pupils with a wonderful insight into the phenomenon that we call life. Pupils will study life at a subcellular level and move up through the layers of complexity which ultimately focuses on how our actions impact on other life forms. Questions such as ‘how did life evolve on Earth?’ and ‘how does our DNA control our characteristics?’ will be addressed. We are living in the future. We can use stem cells to build new organs, splice and interchange genes to genetically engineer crops, we even have the technology to synthesis new genes and create brand new life forms. Studying A Level Biology will enable pupils to understand this brave new world in which we live and help make sound and informed decisions within it. In Lower Sixth, modules covered include Foundations in Biology, Exchange and Transport, Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease. In Upper Sixth, modules covered include Communication, Homeostasis and Energy, Genetics and Ecosystems.

Entry requirements

To enter the Sixth Form, you need to achieve at least six grades 4 to 9 at GCSE or equivalent with at least a grade 6 in any subject to be taken at A level. Please note that we ask for additional entry requirements for some subjects*. Pupils will need at least a grade 6 in GCSE Biology and Chemistry or in Combined (Trilogy) Science and a grade 6 in Mathematics at the higher level. Good written communication skills are also important.

How you'll be assessed

• Paper 1 - Biological Process 37% (2 hrs 15 mins) • Paper 2 - Biological Diversity 37% (2 hrs 15 mins) • Paper 3 - Unified Biology 26% (1 hr 30 mins) • Practical Endorsement

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding FeeDay £28,560; Boarding £42,180 - £45,435
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressWells Lane, Ascot, SL5 7DZ