GCE A Level Biology A

A Level Biology is a two year course which is assessed in three written papers at the end of the two years. Topics covered will include cell biology, biological molecules, exchange and transport, biodiversity, evolution, disease, homeostasis, the nervous system, respiration, photosynthesis, genetics, ecosystems and biotechnology. A wide range of practical skills will be developed over the two years to count towards a free-standing Practical Endorsement.

The minimum entry requirement is AAAABB at GCSE including English Language and Mathematics. Furthermore, students will be expected to achieve Grade A or A* in each GCSE subject they are currently taking which they wish to continue at A Level.

The course encompasses the whole biological spectrum from cell structure to molecular biology, with topics such as biochemistry, genetics, excretion, endocrine and nervous systems, health and disease and many more. The new specification is challenging, thought provoking and up-to-date. Practical skills in the new specification are assessed in written papers, based on a set of core practicals specified by the examination board, which will be undertaken as part of each module studied. You will also undertake many more practical tasks beyond the core to supplement the theory in our well equipped laboratories, including modern molecular biology practical work. We go on a four day residential Ecology field trip to a field centre based at Osmington Bay in Dorset. Here you will be taught by Ecology specialists and undertake Ecology practical activities in the fabulous surrounding area, such as sampling invertebrates in rivers and assessing pollution, sand dune formation and succession, conservation management, transects and identifying plant species and their adaptations

A Level Biology is a two year course which is assessed in three written papers at the end of the two years. Topics covered will include cell biology, biological molecules, exchange and transport, biodiversity, evolution, disease, homeostasis, the nervous system, respiration, photosynthesis, genetics, ecosystems and biotechnology. A wide range of practical skills will be developed over the two years to count towards a free-standing Practical Endorsement.

Biology is a very important STEM subject highly
regarded by universities as it develops a wide range
of skills, such as analysing, evaluating, independent
research and thought. It is acceptable for many
courses in higher education leading to degrees in
Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics,
Psychology, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary
Medicine and many other subjects.