Biology A level is a challenging and stimulating course, building and extending the topics covered at IGCSE. Many topics are studied in great detail including ecology, cell biology, genetics, respiration, conservation and diseases. The course includes practical work throughout the 2-year course and students attend a field trip during Year 12 allowing pupils to gain experience in studying the ecology of different habitats. If a deeper understanding of how living things work, interact and survive interests you then A-level Biology is for you. At Royal Russell, we follow the OCR A level course which is a two-year linear course. Our A level Biology students have progressed to study several different Biology-related subjects at university. These subjects include Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, Sports Science, Pharmacy and Veterinary Nursing.
Our standard entry requirements are 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with good school reports and attendance records. Alternative qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pupils wishing to start on 4 A levels need 5 subjects at grade 8 including each subject they will be studying. 7 in Biology
1. Development of Practical Skills • Biological processes (01) 100 Marks • 2¼ hours, written paper • 37% Final Exam 2. Foundations in Biology • Biological processes (01) 100 Marks • 2¼ hours, written paper • 37% Final Exam 3. Exchange and Transport • Biological diversity (02) 100 marks • 2¼ hours, written paper • 37% Final Exam 4. Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease • Biological diversity (02) 100 marks • 2¼ hours, written paper • 37% Final Exam 5. Communication, Homeostasis and Energy • Unified Biology (03) 70 marks • 1½ hours, written paper • 26% Final Exam 6. Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems • Practical endorsement in Biology (04) • (non-exam assessment)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £44,592 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,332 - £22,560 |
| Address | Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX |
Biology A level is a challenging and stimulating course, building and extending the topics covered at IGCSE. Many topics are studied in great detail including ecology, cell biology, genetics, respiration, conservation and diseases. The course includes practical work throughout the 2-year course and students attend a field trip during Year 12 allowing pupils to gain experience in studying the ecology of different habitats. If a deeper understanding of how living things work, interact and survive interests you then A-level Biology is for you. At Royal Russell, we follow the OCR A level course which is a two-year linear course. Our A level Biology students have progressed to study several different Biology-related subjects at university. These subjects include Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, Sports Science, Pharmacy and Veterinary Nursing.
Our standard entry requirements are 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with good school reports and attendance records. Alternative qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pupils wishing to start on 4 A levels need 5 subjects at grade 8 including each subject they will be studying. 7 in Biology
1. Development of Practical Skills • Biological processes (01) 100 Marks • 2¼ hours, written paper • 37% Final Exam 2. Foundations in Biology • Biological processes (01) 100 Marks • 2¼ hours, written paper • 37% Final Exam 3. Exchange and Transport • Biological diversity (02) 100 marks • 2¼ hours, written paper • 37% Final Exam 4. Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease • Biological diversity (02) 100 marks • 2¼ hours, written paper • 37% Final Exam 5. Communication, Homeostasis and Energy • Unified Biology (03) 70 marks • 1½ hours, written paper • 26% Final Exam 6. Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems • Practical endorsement in Biology (04) • (non-exam assessment)