Biology

Assessment

We have chosen the AQA Specification as our course due to its broad coverage of core material and appropriate preparation for university studies with biological content. The A Level Biology specification is divided into eight teaching modules and each module is subdivided into key topics. We integrate key practical skills within theoretical topics and the methods, accuracy and analysis of these practicals is assessed in written papers at the end of the course. There is also a non-exam-based practical endorsement section that replaces the traditional coursework element. Students wishing to take biology at A Level require a grade 7 Separate Science in Biology or Higher Tier Combined Science and a grade 7 in mathematics.