Biology is at the forefront of some of the biggest challenges facing us in the 21st century, from the conservation of endangered species to overcoming antibiotic resistance and developing methods that can be used to increase crop growth for an evergrowing population. Biology allows you to question and challenge these issues in order to create a more sustainable and healthy future. The IB Diploma course aims to develop a broad, general understanding of the principles of Biology. The study of life makes progress through not only advances in techniques, but also pattern recognition, controlled experiments and collaboration between scientists. Unifying themes provide frameworks for interpretation and help us make sense of the living world: Form and function, Unity and diversity, Continuity and change, and Interaction and interdependence are four of the themes around which this biology syllabus is constructed. The SL course provides students with a fundamental understanding of biology and experience of the associated skills. The HL course requires students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the subject, and so provides a solid foundation for further study at the university level.
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
The SL course assessment outline. External assessment (3 hours) 80% Paper 1 (1 hour and 30 minutes) Paper 1A—Multiple-choice questions Paper 1B—Data-based questions (four questions that are syllabus related, addressing all themes) (Total 55 marks) 36% Paper 2 (1 hour and 30 minutes) Section A—Data-based and short answer questions Section B—Extended-response questions (Total 50 marks) 44% Internal assessment (IA) (10 hours) 20% The internal assessment consists of one task: the scientific investigation. This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course. (Total 24 marks)
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Boarding Fee | £34,344 - £40,374 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £16,917 - £17,658 |
| Address | Royal High School Bath GDST, Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZ |
Biology is at the forefront of some of the biggest challenges facing us in the 21st century, from the conservation of endangered species to overcoming antibiotic resistance and developing methods that can be used to increase crop growth for an evergrowing population. Biology allows you to question and challenge these issues in order to create a more sustainable and healthy future. The IB Diploma course aims to develop a broad, general understanding of the principles of Biology. The study of life makes progress through not only advances in techniques, but also pattern recognition, controlled experiments and collaboration between scientists. Unifying themes provide frameworks for interpretation and help us make sense of the living world: Form and function, Unity and diversity, Continuity and change, and Interaction and interdependence are four of the themes around which this biology syllabus is constructed. The SL course provides students with a fundamental understanding of biology and experience of the associated skills. The HL course requires students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the subject, and so provides a solid foundation for further study at the university level.
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
The SL course assessment outline. External assessment (3 hours) 80% Paper 1 (1 hour and 30 minutes) Paper 1A—Multiple-choice questions Paper 1B—Data-based questions (four questions that are syllabus related, addressing all themes) (Total 55 marks) 36% Paper 2 (1 hour and 30 minutes) Section A—Data-based and short answer questions Section B—Extended-response questions (Total 50 marks) 44% Internal assessment (IA) (10 hours) 20% The internal assessment consists of one task: the scientific investigation. This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course. (Total 24 marks)