A level Biology

There are a number of specific subject entry requirements, please visit our website to review the courses and entry requirements or alternatively please contact the Sixth Form for specific details.

*Please choose 3 subject courses from different blocks, you will automatically be added to Maths or English resit classes on enrolment if you do not achieve required 4 in Maths or English Lit/Lang but you must still meet requirements for entry per subject.

AQA A Level 7402
QAN 601/4625/4

What will I study?
The syllabus puts great emphasis on the practical applications of Biology and encourages an understanding of the ethical, economic and environmental implications. The course helps students to develop a scientific approach to problem solving. Mathematical skills and statistics are part of the course. Students are expected to spend time reading around the subject outside the classroom.
There are 4 modules in year one including: Biological Molecules; Cells; Organisms exchange substances with their environment; Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms.
The second year consists of a further four modules: Energy transfers in and between organisms; Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments; Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems and the control of gene expression.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
A Level external exams consist of three papers including critical analysis of given experimental data and one essay from a choice of two titles.

 
 

What will I need to study this course?
Students need to have knowledge of Biology either as a single GCSE subject or as part of a GCSE Science course. Students should have gained at least a grade 5 in GCSE Maths and 6 in Biology or a grade 6-6 in Combined Science.
 

Where next?
This course could lead to a career in Medicine, Veterinary, Nursing, Zoology, Marine Biology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Ecology or Biomedical Sciences to name just a few.