A Level of Biology gives our students a modern understanding of many different levels of biological organisation. These range from biological molecules through to whole ecosystems. Four units are studied in L6: Biological Molecules, Cells, Organisms exchange substances with their environment and Genetic Information, variation and relationships between organisms. In U6 a further four units are covered: Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms respond to changes in the internal and external environment, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems, and the Control of gene expression.
Level 7 in separate award Biology or dual award Science.
Three, 2-hour exams are taken at the end of the two-year course. Paper 1 assesses the four units studied in L6. Paper 2 assesses the four units studied in U6. Each of these papers contributes 35% of the marks towards the A Level. Paper 3 covers all units and represents 30% of the A Level. The style of questions varies from short and long answered questions, extended response questions, comprehension questions, critical analysis of experimental work and an essay.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,970 - £38,634 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £17,622 - £19,449 |
| Address | Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH |
A Level of Biology gives our students a modern understanding of many different levels of biological organisation. These range from biological molecules through to whole ecosystems. Four units are studied in L6: Biological Molecules, Cells, Organisms exchange substances with their environment and Genetic Information, variation and relationships between organisms. In U6 a further four units are covered: Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms respond to changes in the internal and external environment, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems, and the Control of gene expression.
Level 7 in separate award Biology or dual award Science.
Three, 2-hour exams are taken at the end of the two-year course. Paper 1 assesses the four units studied in L6. Paper 2 assesses the four units studied in U6. Each of these papers contributes 35% of the marks towards the A Level. Paper 3 covers all units and represents 30% of the A Level. The style of questions varies from short and long answered questions, extended response questions, comprehension questions, critical analysis of experimental work and an essay.