Every single one of us is an example of the wonders of biology. There is not one aspect of your life in which biology does not play a part and to understand the subject is to understand oneself at the most basic level. There is always some part of biology that has a direct influence on each of our lives. A Level of Biology helps to foster and develop transferable problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills that are so highly regarded by university admissions tutors and employers alike. It provides you with an opportunity to stretch yourself and to open your mind to a greater understanding of how every living thing around us comes to exist and interacts with its environment.
As a minimum, students must achieve at least grade 7 (equivalent to A grade) in four separate subjects. In addition, all students must achieve a minimum grade of 6 (equivalent to a high B grade) in Mathematics and English GCSE or IGCSE. Please also note that a minimum of grade 7 is required in those subjects, or closely related subjects, that students wish to study for A Level except Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 8 at GCSE and Further Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 9 at GCSE.
A Level of Biology introduces you to areas that you will not have experienced before. Some of the topics covered include biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, human physiology, epidemiology, ecology, neurobiology and genetics. All exams will take place at the end of the Upper Sixth year and there is no coursework or practical examination component. Instead, students will complete several required practical assessments (six in the Lower Sixth and six in the Upper Sixth) which will be assessed on a pass-or-fail basis by classroom teachers. This endorsement of practical skills will be separate from the A Level award. A Level Biology is a "hands-on" learning adventure that addresses many of the questions you've always wanted to know the answers to. Students are encouraged to synthesise plausible explanations for some of life's more puzzling questions such as: How exactly does the human heart keep beating for up to 3 billion times in a lifetime? Why do I seem to catch a cold every winter? How on earth can humans share 98% of their genes with apes? You will be expected to work hard, to work independently, to write essays, to calculate and interpret statistics, to formulate your ideas, to challenge accepted thought and to achieve to the best of your ability. Biology is a difficult A-Level subject and should never be considered an easy science...just an exciting one!
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,460 |
| Address | London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
Every single one of us is an example of the wonders of biology. There is not one aspect of your life in which biology does not play a part and to understand the subject is to understand oneself at the most basic level. There is always some part of biology that has a direct influence on each of our lives. A Level of Biology helps to foster and develop transferable problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills that are so highly regarded by university admissions tutors and employers alike. It provides you with an opportunity to stretch yourself and to open your mind to a greater understanding of how every living thing around us comes to exist and interacts with its environment.
As a minimum, students must achieve at least grade 7 (equivalent to A grade) in four separate subjects. In addition, all students must achieve a minimum grade of 6 (equivalent to a high B grade) in Mathematics and English GCSE or IGCSE. Please also note that a minimum of grade 7 is required in those subjects, or closely related subjects, that students wish to study for A Level except Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 8 at GCSE and Further Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 9 at GCSE.
A Level of Biology introduces you to areas that you will not have experienced before. Some of the topics covered include biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, human physiology, epidemiology, ecology, neurobiology and genetics. All exams will take place at the end of the Upper Sixth year and there is no coursework or practical examination component. Instead, students will complete several required practical assessments (six in the Lower Sixth and six in the Upper Sixth) which will be assessed on a pass-or-fail basis by classroom teachers. This endorsement of practical skills will be separate from the A Level award. A Level Biology is a "hands-on" learning adventure that addresses many of the questions you've always wanted to know the answers to. Students are encouraged to synthesise plausible explanations for some of life's more puzzling questions such as: How exactly does the human heart keep beating for up to 3 billion times in a lifetime? Why do I seem to catch a cold every winter? How on earth can humans share 98% of their genes with apes? You will be expected to work hard, to work independently, to write essays, to calculate and interpret statistics, to formulate your ideas, to challenge accepted thought and to achieve to the best of your ability. Biology is a difficult A-Level subject and should never be considered an easy science...just an exciting one!