This course is designed for those who are passionate about Biology and have an interest in exploring the biological world around them in more detail than is offered at KS4 Science. Biology A Level is relevant to real world experiences and infuses the application of imaginative and logical thinking through the interpreting and evaluating experimental data of how organisms function. The topics we study have been developed to inspire students, nurture a passion for Biology and lay the groundwork for further study in courses like biological sciences and medicine. Biology is fundamentally an experimental subject and our course provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality, and equip students with the essential practical skills they need. The course provides foundation for further study, for those interested in courses that are based in: Biology or Human Biology, Life Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Sciences and Health Care. It is also suitable for those looking for employment in the areas of biological testing, food industry and biotechnology. The course is also a good basis for sales or marketing careers in scientific industries e.g. pharmaceuticals and health care PR. The Biology course can be taken as a stand-alone subject or to complement Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology.
The qualification uses a 100% terminal exam assessment model. The AQA AS Biology consists of two externally examined papers in May /June of Year 12. The duration of each paper is 1 hour 30. The AS qualification will be graded on a five-point scale: A, B, C, D and E. The AQA A Level Biology consists of three externally examined papers in May/June of Year 13. The duration of each paper is 2 hours and includes a synoptic essay as part of Paper 3. The A-level qualification will be graded on a six-point scale: A*, A, B, C, D and E. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade E will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A-level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills that are not assessable in written exams.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury, HP18 0WS |
This course is designed for those who are passionate about Biology and have an interest in exploring the biological world around them in more detail than is offered at KS4 Science. Biology A Level is relevant to real world experiences and infuses the application of imaginative and logical thinking through the interpreting and evaluating experimental data of how organisms function. The topics we study have been developed to inspire students, nurture a passion for Biology and lay the groundwork for further study in courses like biological sciences and medicine. Biology is fundamentally an experimental subject and our course provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality, and equip students with the essential practical skills they need. The course provides foundation for further study, for those interested in courses that are based in: Biology or Human Biology, Life Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Sciences and Health Care. It is also suitable for those looking for employment in the areas of biological testing, food industry and biotechnology. The course is also a good basis for sales or marketing careers in scientific industries e.g. pharmaceuticals and health care PR. The Biology course can be taken as a stand-alone subject or to complement Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology.
The qualification uses a 100% terminal exam assessment model. The AQA AS Biology consists of two externally examined papers in May /June of Year 12. The duration of each paper is 1 hour 30. The AS qualification will be graded on a five-point scale: A, B, C, D and E. The AQA A Level Biology consists of three externally examined papers in May/June of Year 13. The duration of each paper is 2 hours and includes a synoptic essay as part of Paper 3. The A-level qualification will be graded on a six-point scale: A*, A, B, C, D and E. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade E will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A-level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills that are not assessable in written exams.