A Level Biology follows the Edexcel specification and builds upon the concepts and skills developed in GCSE Science. The course presents biological principles in contexts that students will find interesting and engaging. Biology is both fascinating and challenging and we aim to develop students’ interest in and enthusiasm for Biology including an interest in further study and careers in the subject. Lesson content is varied and typically may involve discussion, group presentation, role play, reading, exam preparation, practical activity, observation and biological drawing. It is expected that you will have an interest in the subject and be prepared to learn independently. Year 13 also requires students to take part in a residential field course, during which, compulsory content will be taught. Please access the Ripley St Thomas Sixth Form courses section for more information https://ripleystthomas.com/sixth-form/courses/
Sixth Form Entry Requirements: 5 Grade 5s at GCSE including Separate Science requirements: GCSE Biology – Grade 6 plus one other Science Grade 6 or GCSE Combined Science – Grade 66 Essential additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics – Grade 5 (from a Higher Paper) Please see specific requirements.
Assessment will take place at the end of Year 2 in the form of 3 papers. Paper 1 (2 hrs) Any content from Year 1 Paper 2 (2hrs) Any content from Year 2 Paper 3 (2hrs) Any content from all topics, including a 25 mark synoptic essay As part of the course you will undertake a series of required practicals and you will be assessed on how competent you are at a range of skills. Whether this aspect of the course has been ‘passed’ or failed’ will appear on the A Level certificate alongside the A Level grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS |
A Level Biology follows the Edexcel specification and builds upon the concepts and skills developed in GCSE Science. The course presents biological principles in contexts that students will find interesting and engaging. Biology is both fascinating and challenging and we aim to develop students’ interest in and enthusiasm for Biology including an interest in further study and careers in the subject. Lesson content is varied and typically may involve discussion, group presentation, role play, reading, exam preparation, practical activity, observation and biological drawing. It is expected that you will have an interest in the subject and be prepared to learn independently. Year 13 also requires students to take part in a residential field course, during which, compulsory content will be taught. Please access the Ripley St Thomas Sixth Form courses section for more information https://ripleystthomas.com/sixth-form/courses/
Sixth Form Entry Requirements: 5 Grade 5s at GCSE including Separate Science requirements: GCSE Biology – Grade 6 plus one other Science Grade 6 or GCSE Combined Science – Grade 66 Essential additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics – Grade 5 (from a Higher Paper) Please see specific requirements.
Assessment will take place at the end of Year 2 in the form of 3 papers. Paper 1 (2 hrs) Any content from Year 1 Paper 2 (2hrs) Any content from Year 2 Paper 3 (2hrs) Any content from all topics, including a 25 mark synoptic essay As part of the course you will undertake a series of required practicals and you will be assessed on how competent you are at a range of skills. Whether this aspect of the course has been ‘passed’ or failed’ will appear on the A Level certificate alongside the A Level grade.