We begin by studying the cell and biological molecules, and go on to exchange, transport, health and disease, diet, biodiversity and evolution. The second year builds on the first-year work, looking at topics such as ecosystems and sustainability, genetics, respiration, photosynthesis, nerves and hormones, behaviour, excretion, homeostasis and gene technology.
You should achieve a grade 7 or above in GCSE Biology to study A level or the IB HL course. A grade 6 is a recommended minimum grade for the standard level course, provided you have shown consistent application to this subject previously. A grade 7 in Mathematics is also recommended with a minimum of a grade 6.
The A level course will be assessed by three written papers covering both years, and will be sat at the end of the second year. These papers will also contain questions covering the practical skills sections of the course, in addition to a further practical skills component assessing a series of competencies completed during the two years.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,385 |
| Address | University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
We begin by studying the cell and biological molecules, and go on to exchange, transport, health and disease, diet, biodiversity and evolution. The second year builds on the first-year work, looking at topics such as ecosystems and sustainability, genetics, respiration, photosynthesis, nerves and hormones, behaviour, excretion, homeostasis and gene technology.
You should achieve a grade 7 or above in GCSE Biology to study A level or the IB HL course. A grade 6 is a recommended minimum grade for the standard level course, provided you have shown consistent application to this subject previously. A grade 7 in Mathematics is also recommended with a minimum of a grade 6.
The A level course will be assessed by three written papers covering both years, and will be sat at the end of the second year. These papers will also contain questions covering the practical skills sections of the course, in addition to a further practical skills component assessing a series of competencies completed during the two years.