Biology is the study of life. Students will develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works and how different areas of biology relate to each other. Topics covered include: The Core – This compromises a number of topics, including cell biology; Molecular biology; ecology; evolution and biodiversity; and human physiology. This body of knowledge together with scientific methods and techniques allows you to analyse, evaluate and generate scientific information. Additional Higher Qualification – The material extends on the ideas encountered in the core topics and includes nucleic acids, metabolism, cell respiration, plant biology, genetics and evolution and animal physiology.
Internal assessment Individual investigation: personal research, investigation and write up (worth 20% of the overall grade) External assessment The external assessment is comprised of 3 examinations Paper 1: 40 multiple choice questions (1hr and worth 20%) Paper 2: Data-based, short answer and extended response questions centred around the core topics (2.25 hrs, and worth 36%) Paper 3: Data-based, short answer and extended response questions centred around the additional topics (1.25 hrs, and worth 24%)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Corelli Road, London, SE3 8EP |
Biology is the study of life. Students will develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works and how different areas of biology relate to each other. Topics covered include: The Core – This compromises a number of topics, including cell biology; Molecular biology; ecology; evolution and biodiversity; and human physiology. This body of knowledge together with scientific methods and techniques allows you to analyse, evaluate and generate scientific information. Additional Higher Qualification – The material extends on the ideas encountered in the core topics and includes nucleic acids, metabolism, cell respiration, plant biology, genetics and evolution and animal physiology.
Internal assessment Individual investigation: personal research, investigation and write up (worth 20% of the overall grade) External assessment The external assessment is comprised of 3 examinations Paper 1: 40 multiple choice questions (1hr and worth 20%) Paper 2: Data-based, short answer and extended response questions centred around the core topics (2.25 hrs, and worth 36%) Paper 3: Data-based, short answer and extended response questions centred around the additional topics (1.25 hrs, and worth 24%)