AS Biology is designed to stimulate the enthusiasm of all students that take it. It emphasises the way in which biologists work and the contributions of biology to society in a way that underpins the biological knowledge gained. It builds upon concepts and skills that have been developed in the new GCSE Science specifications, presenting biology as exciting, relevant and challenging. No-one can predict the future, but this much is known: this century is the time of the biologist, who will be in the forefront of the most challenging problems. These include understanding the mechanisms of life, insights into memory and learning, the ethics of cloning and genetic engineering, and the rules that help predict the future of our environment. The Course – students take 2 exams covering 4 topic areas. Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells Topic 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment Topic 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
You should have achieved a minimum of five GCSE grades at 9-4 including English and Grade 6 in Maths or Grade 7 in Maths if studying Biology and Physics. If studying Combined Science at GCSE you must also have achieved Grade 7/6. If studying Separate Sciences at GCSE, Biology Grade 7 is required. A-Level Combinations If you wish to study Biology with Chemistry or Physics then you need 7/7 or better in each of the 2 Science subjects you wish to study. If you have completed Combined Science you require a 7/7 in the Science subjects you wish to study.
Assessment at AS-Level AS-Level is assessed through 2 papers at the end of Year 12 or Year 13. Paper 1 90mins, 75 marks, 50% of AS-level 65 marks from short answer questions. 10 marks from a comprehension question. The questions will cover any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Paper 2 90 mins, 75 marks, 50% of AS-level 65 marks from short answer questions 10 marks from extended response questions The questions will cover any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Assessment at A-Level A-Level is assessed through 3 papers at the end of Year 13. Paper 1 120mins, 91 marks, 35% of A-level 76 marks from a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks from extended response questions. The questions will cover any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Paper 2 120mins, 91 marks, 35% of A-level 76 marks from a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks from a comprehension question. The questions will cover any content from topics 5-8, including relevant practical skills Paper 3 120 mins, 78 marks, 30% of A-level 38 marks from structured questions including practical techniques. 15 marks for critical analysis of given experimental data. 25 marks for one essay from a choice of 2 titles. The questions will cover any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | King Lane, Leeds, LS17 7AG |
AS Biology is designed to stimulate the enthusiasm of all students that take it. It emphasises the way in which biologists work and the contributions of biology to society in a way that underpins the biological knowledge gained. It builds upon concepts and skills that have been developed in the new GCSE Science specifications, presenting biology as exciting, relevant and challenging. No-one can predict the future, but this much is known: this century is the time of the biologist, who will be in the forefront of the most challenging problems. These include understanding the mechanisms of life, insights into memory and learning, the ethics of cloning and genetic engineering, and the rules that help predict the future of our environment. The Course – students take 2 exams covering 4 topic areas. Topic 1: Biological Molecules Topic 2: Cells Topic 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment Topic 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
You should have achieved a minimum of five GCSE grades at 9-4 including English and Grade 6 in Maths or Grade 7 in Maths if studying Biology and Physics. If studying Combined Science at GCSE you must also have achieved Grade 7/6. If studying Separate Sciences at GCSE, Biology Grade 7 is required. A-Level Combinations If you wish to study Biology with Chemistry or Physics then you need 7/7 or better in each of the 2 Science subjects you wish to study. If you have completed Combined Science you require a 7/7 in the Science subjects you wish to study.
Assessment at AS-Level AS-Level is assessed through 2 papers at the end of Year 12 or Year 13. Paper 1 90mins, 75 marks, 50% of AS-level 65 marks from short answer questions. 10 marks from a comprehension question. The questions will cover any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Paper 2 90 mins, 75 marks, 50% of AS-level 65 marks from short answer questions 10 marks from extended response questions The questions will cover any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Assessment at A-Level A-Level is assessed through 3 papers at the end of Year 13. Paper 1 120mins, 91 marks, 35% of A-level 76 marks from a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks from extended response questions. The questions will cover any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Paper 2 120mins, 91 marks, 35% of A-level 76 marks from a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks from a comprehension question. The questions will cover any content from topics 5-8, including relevant practical skills Paper 3 120 mins, 78 marks, 30% of A-level 38 marks from structured questions including practical techniques. 15 marks for critical analysis of given experimental data. 25 marks for one essay from a choice of 2 titles. The questions will cover any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills