Subject | A level Biology |
Entry Requirements | 5 GCSEs 9-4 If you studied combined science you will need at least a grade 5-5 If you studied Triple you will need at least a grade 5 in Foundation /Higher Biology |
Exam Board | AQA |
Content relating to the subject qualification | Year 1 - Biological molecules, cell structure & division, Immune System, Exchange and transport systems, DNA, RNA and protein synthesis and Diversity and Selection. There are also Mathematical components to study and the use of Statistics and 6 Practical assessments.
Year 2 – Photosynthesis & Respiration, Energy transfer and Nutrient cycles, Nervous system, Homeostasis, Genetics and Gene technology and populations in Ecosystems and evolution. There are also Mathematical components to study and the use of Statistics and 6 more practical assessment. |
Assessment of the qualification | Year 1 - Biological molecules, cell structure & division, Immune System, Exchange and transport systems, DNA, RNA and protein synthesis and Diversity and Selection. There are also Mathematical components to study and the use of Statistics and 6 Practical assessments. AS level exam:
Paper 1 - One hour (50% of AS) Paper 2 - One hour (50% of AS)
Year 2 – Photosynthesis & Respiration, Energy transfer and Nutrient cycles, Nervous system, Homeostasis, Genetics and Gene technology and populations in Ecosystems and evolution. There are also Mathematical components to study and the use of Statistics and 6 more practical assessments.
A level exam:
Paper 1-Two hours (35% of A level) Paper 2-Two hours (35% of A level) Paper 3-Two hours (30% of A level – questions on practical and analytical skills)
HOWEVER , IT IS EXPECTED THAT STUDENTS STUDY THE FULL TWO YEAR COURSE AND ARE ENTERED FOR THEIR EXAM AT THE END OF THE SECOND YEAR. |
Career Pathways | Biological Sciences Medicine (please make sure that Chemistry A level is also undertaken) Dentistry Ecology Science Teaching Pharmaceuticals Forensics Physiology |
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