A Level Biology
Sydenham and Forest Hill Sixth Form - Lewisham
02082918484
Dacres Road, London, SE23 2XN
Course summary

A LEVEL BIOLOGY (OCR) In Year 12, students study: • Development of Practical Skills • Foundations in Biology • Exchange and Transport • Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease Year 13 • Communications, Homeostasis and Energy • Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems Assessment Methods: Students will sit terminal exams consisting of 3 papers. Paper 1 & 2 will last 2hr 15mins and have a weighting of 37% each towards the final mark. Paper 3 will last 1hr 30mins and has a weighting of 26%. The course has a non-exam assessed practical skills component which is reported separately from the final Grade as a Practical Endorsement. Why Study? Biology can lead to a wide range of degree courses and careers in science such as Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Marine Biology, Ecology and Nature Conservation. It is a necessary prerequisite for many health related careers. What Our Students Say My favourite aspect of A Level Biology is that the way some topics are interlinked allows me to form ideas about new topics using my knowledge of the previous topics. Once you start the course, you will explore everything in a more detailed way than you did in your GCSEs which is one of the most exciting things about sixth form! The advice I would give you for A Level Biology is to approach every topic with interest, do wider reading on the topics that interest you and find your own way of learning in your revision. A Level Biology at SFH6 gives students the chance to learn about a wide range of subfields in biology from human biology to ecology and evolution. If you are interested in understanding the scientific principles that underpin life and apply them in real life, this is the subject for you.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in Biology and 1 other Science or a grade 6 in Combined Science, Grade 6 in Maths.

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About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityLewisham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDacres Road, London, SE23 2XN