Biology

Course summary

Biology at A-Level (9BN0) is a two year course split into eight topics. The topics covered come under the headings of lifestyle, transport, genes and health, development, plants and environment, species survival, energy, exercise and coordination. Students also carry out core practicals throughout the two years which makes up the Science Practical Endorsement. This will give students the opportunity to use relevant apparatus and techniques to develop and demonstrate specific skills. Students will be expected to demonstrate and apply the knowledge, understanding and skills gained from the core practicals in the examinations, 10% of the examinations will be mathematically orientated.