The Edexcel Salter’s Nuffield A level Biology builds on prior learning and understanding from the GCSE Biology specification. It encompasses a wide and challenging set of concepts and skills, and so is an extremely exciting and engaging subject as a result! A good grounding in maths, an ability to learn new terminology, the ability to interpret and analyse data and evaluate methodology are all needed for success in the subject. In addition to the large breadth and depth of content to be covered, there are also practical skills and answer techniques to hone along the way
It is recommended that students have at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science. Given the mathematical content of the new A level, a Grade 6 in Maths GCSE as a minimum is also recommended.
There are practical skills assessments during both years of the course, which will lead to the Practical Endorsement. This does not contribute to the A level grade, but sits alongside it and students must demonstrate competence in the skills in order to pass the A level. The A level qualification is assessed in three two-hour theory papers in the final term of the Upper Sixth Form, of equal weighting. Paper 1: Questions on topics 1-6 Paper 2: Questions on topics 1-4 and 7-8 Paper 3: Questions on all topics, 1-8
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,350 - £36,330 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,550 - £21,150 |
| Address | Sutherland Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3BH |
The Edexcel Salter’s Nuffield A level Biology builds on prior learning and understanding from the GCSE Biology specification. It encompasses a wide and challenging set of concepts and skills, and so is an extremely exciting and engaging subject as a result! A good grounding in maths, an ability to learn new terminology, the ability to interpret and analyse data and evaluate methodology are all needed for success in the subject. In addition to the large breadth and depth of content to be covered, there are also practical skills and answer techniques to hone along the way
It is recommended that students have at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science. Given the mathematical content of the new A level, a Grade 6 in Maths GCSE as a minimum is also recommended.
There are practical skills assessments during both years of the course, which will lead to the Practical Endorsement. This does not contribute to the A level grade, but sits alongside it and students must demonstrate competence in the skills in order to pass the A level. The A level qualification is assessed in three two-hour theory papers in the final term of the Upper Sixth Form, of equal weighting. Paper 1: Questions on topics 1-6 Paper 2: Questions on topics 1-4 and 7-8 Paper 3: Questions on all topics, 1-8