Biology at Gateways is taught by a highly qualified and very experienced biology specialist. Well established links with the Cancer Research laboratories allow those who wish to pursue a career in science to attend a summer internship placement working in cutting edge research and state of the art research laboratories. In addition, you will be offered the chance to enter the Prince Philip and Marsh Biology competition allowing independent research into a specific field of biology that is of interest to the you. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to carry out fieldwork and extensive practical opportunities. Class sizes are large enough to allow valuable discussion but small enough to provide individual support. This course provides a broad range of topics to provide a stimulating and engaging curriculum; biochemistry and molecular biology, animal and plant physiology, genetics, and microbiology. The specification combines more traditional elements, such as the kidney, with more modern biological ideas such as epigenetics and stem cell technology. The combination of field work, visits, practical activities and discussion opportunities should allow you to find the study of Biology engaging. Practical assessment will be carried out by the completion of 16 core practical activities over the two-year course.
GCSE Biology grade 6 or above or Double Award Science grade 7 7 or above. GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or above.
Paper 1 and 2 Both 1 hour and 45 minutes Papers 1 and 2 will assess all topics taught over the 2-year course. Paper 3 2hours 30 minutes Questions will be of a synoptic nature and will demand a strong understanding of the core practicals.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LE |
Biology at Gateways is taught by a highly qualified and very experienced biology specialist. Well established links with the Cancer Research laboratories allow those who wish to pursue a career in science to attend a summer internship placement working in cutting edge research and state of the art research laboratories. In addition, you will be offered the chance to enter the Prince Philip and Marsh Biology competition allowing independent research into a specific field of biology that is of interest to the you. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to carry out fieldwork and extensive practical opportunities. Class sizes are large enough to allow valuable discussion but small enough to provide individual support. This course provides a broad range of topics to provide a stimulating and engaging curriculum; biochemistry and molecular biology, animal and plant physiology, genetics, and microbiology. The specification combines more traditional elements, such as the kidney, with more modern biological ideas such as epigenetics and stem cell technology. The combination of field work, visits, practical activities and discussion opportunities should allow you to find the study of Biology engaging. Practical assessment will be carried out by the completion of 16 core practical activities over the two-year course.
GCSE Biology grade 6 or above or Double Award Science grade 7 7 or above. GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or above.
Paper 1 and 2 Both 1 hour and 45 minutes Papers 1 and 2 will assess all topics taught over the 2-year course. Paper 3 2hours 30 minutes Questions will be of a synoptic nature and will demand a strong understanding of the core practicals.