Biology is a fascinating natural science that aims to understand how animals and organisms work – by studying the largest mammal to the smallest microbe. It is an excellent subject to study in its own right and can lead to research into animals, plants and microscopic organisms, as well as their environment and how they develop and live. It is also very useful for careers in medicine, the life sciences, environmental science, sports, engineering and the food industry, as well careers in policing and emergency services.
5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Maths and English or equivalent international qualifications. For international students who have taken IELTS, we require an overall score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the reading and writing components. For international students who have taken IGCSE English (Second Language), we require grade 5 or above. A minimum of grade 5 in one of GCSE Biology, GCSE Science or IGCSE Double Science or international equivalent.
Paper 1 Any content from topics 1– 4, including relevant practical skills 35% / 91 marks Written exam: 2 hours 76 marks: a mixture of short- and long-answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2 Topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills 35% / 91 marks Written exam: 2 hours 76 marks: a mixture of short- and long-answer questions 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3 Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills 30% / 78 marks Written exam: 2 hours 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | £28,635 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 12 King Edward Street, Oxford, OX1 4HT |
Biology is a fascinating natural science that aims to understand how animals and organisms work – by studying the largest mammal to the smallest microbe. It is an excellent subject to study in its own right and can lead to research into animals, plants and microscopic organisms, as well as their environment and how they develop and live. It is also very useful for careers in medicine, the life sciences, environmental science, sports, engineering and the food industry, as well careers in policing and emergency services.
5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Maths and English or equivalent international qualifications. For international students who have taken IELTS, we require an overall score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the reading and writing components. For international students who have taken IGCSE English (Second Language), we require grade 5 or above. A minimum of grade 5 in one of GCSE Biology, GCSE Science or IGCSE Double Science or international equivalent.
Paper 1 Any content from topics 1– 4, including relevant practical skills 35% / 91 marks Written exam: 2 hours 76 marks: a mixture of short- and long-answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2 Topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills 35% / 91 marks Written exam: 2 hours 76 marks: a mixture of short- and long-answer questions 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3 Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills 30% / 78 marks Written exam: 2 hours 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles
