Year 1 You will study three modules in Year 12: • Foundations in Biology • Exchange and Transport • Biodiversity and Evolution There will be mock exams at the end of Year 12, which will assess your knowledge and understanding of course content covered across the year, and provide a valuable opportunity to build your skills in preparation for your Year 13 exams. You will complete regular practical work throughout the year, which will be assessed by your teacher and contribute towards the award of the Practical Endorsement at the end of the course. A successful Practical Endorsement will be required in order to study scientific or medical courses at university, or to enter relevant careers. Practical work covers 12 essential skill groups in Biology – most of these take place in the lab, but there will be a field trip at the end of Year 12 focused on developing ecological sampling skills. Year 2 You will study two modules in Year 13: • Communication, Homeostasis and Energy • Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems The A-level exams (at the end of Year 13) cover material from across the entire course. There are three exam papers: • Paper 1: Biological Processes (2 hours 15 minutes) • Paper 2: Biological Diversity (2 hours 15 minutes) • Paper 3: Unified Biology (1 hour 30 minutes) You will continue to complete practical work as part of the Practical Endorsement, which will be awarded as part of the A-level qualification at the end of the course.
Please note that if you intend studying Chemistry or Physics in addition to Biology, you must have achieved at least Grade 7 in Biology. Anyone wishing to study all three Sciences must have achieved at least Grade 7 in all three Sciences.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Pelham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0JE |
Year 1 You will study three modules in Year 12: • Foundations in Biology • Exchange and Transport • Biodiversity and Evolution There will be mock exams at the end of Year 12, which will assess your knowledge and understanding of course content covered across the year, and provide a valuable opportunity to build your skills in preparation for your Year 13 exams. You will complete regular practical work throughout the year, which will be assessed by your teacher and contribute towards the award of the Practical Endorsement at the end of the course. A successful Practical Endorsement will be required in order to study scientific or medical courses at university, or to enter relevant careers. Practical work covers 12 essential skill groups in Biology – most of these take place in the lab, but there will be a field trip at the end of Year 12 focused on developing ecological sampling skills. Year 2 You will study two modules in Year 13: • Communication, Homeostasis and Energy • Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems The A-level exams (at the end of Year 13) cover material from across the entire course. There are three exam papers: • Paper 1: Biological Processes (2 hours 15 minutes) • Paper 2: Biological Diversity (2 hours 15 minutes) • Paper 3: Unified Biology (1 hour 30 minutes) You will continue to complete practical work as part of the Practical Endorsement, which will be awarded as part of the A-level qualification at the end of the course.
Please note that if you intend studying Chemistry or Physics in addition to Biology, you must have achieved at least Grade 7 in Biology. Anyone wishing to study all three Sciences must have achieved at least Grade 7 in all three Sciences.