Biology is a fascinating subject that covers a broad range of topics and has aspects to interest a wide range of students. Studying biology will allows you to develop skills and understanding of scientific methods, data analysis, observation and correlations. As with the other sciences, the study of Biology also helps to build up skills in research, problem solving, organisation and analytical skills
Course details
| Qualification name | GCE A Level in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) |
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| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 1st September 2024 |
| Cost description | Additional study material will be at an extra cost |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
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Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
Grade 6 or above at GCSE and 8 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and Maths
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Throughout the course there are opportunities for the development of practical skills. The curriculum covers four topics in each year: Year 12: Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health Genes and Health Voice of the Genome Biodiversity and Natural Resources Year 13: On the Wild Side Immunity, Infection and Forensics Run for your Life Grey Matter
Can progress into university doing degrees that are linked to science. Some of these degrees include biochemistry, biomedical science, nursing, medicine, pharmacology, physiotherapy and forensic science. Careers directly related to Biology include medical professions, pharmacy, physiotherapy, biomedical engineering, research science (life sciences), microbiology, marine biology, conservation, and ecology, environmental management, food science, agricultural engineering and zoology.
| Name | Kingsmead School |
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| Address |
196 Southbury Road Enfield Middlesex EN1 1YQ Find on Google maps |
| enquiries@kingsmead.org | |
| Phone | 2083515000 |
| Website | http://www.kingsmeadschool.org/ |