As the science of life, Biology is essential to our understanding of the world and the organisms with which we share our planet. The new specifications have been developed to ensure that the subject content is relevant to real-world experiences and is interesting to teach and learn. As Biology is fundamentally an experimental subject, the specifications provide numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality and equip pupils with the essential practical skills they need.
Pupils need a minimum Grade 6 in both GCSE Biology and GCSE Chemistry, or a Grade 6-6 in the combined Science GCSE on the higher paper. They also need a Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics. The A Level content has been created with GCSE in mind to make sure that there is a seamless progression between qualifications.
Paper 1 • Written examination 35% • Assesses content from topics 1–4 Paper 2 • Written examination 35% • Assesses content from topics 5–8 Paper 3 • Written examination 30% • Assesses content from topics 1–8 Practical work: Questions in the papers have been written in the expectation that pupils have carried out at least 12 practical activities over the full two-year course.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Day £11,163 - £20,055; Boarding £30,615 - £37,875 |
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| Address | Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP |
As the science of life, Biology is essential to our understanding of the world and the organisms with which we share our planet. The new specifications have been developed to ensure that the subject content is relevant to real-world experiences and is interesting to teach and learn. As Biology is fundamentally an experimental subject, the specifications provide numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality and equip pupils with the essential practical skills they need.
Pupils need a minimum Grade 6 in both GCSE Biology and GCSE Chemistry, or a Grade 6-6 in the combined Science GCSE on the higher paper. They also need a Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics. The A Level content has been created with GCSE in mind to make sure that there is a seamless progression between qualifications.
Paper 1 • Written examination 35% • Assesses content from topics 1–4 Paper 2 • Written examination 35% • Assesses content from topics 5–8 Paper 3 • Written examination 30% • Assesses content from topics 1–8 Practical work: Questions in the papers have been written in the expectation that pupils have carried out at least 12 practical activities over the full two-year course.