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BIOLOGY

A Level

Two Years

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GCSE Grade 6 in Biology or Science with a Grade 4 in English and a 5 in Maths with an average points score of 5.7 or above.

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ASSESSMENT METHOD

This course is assessed by exams.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course is ideal for learners who have a strong interest in science. Within the course students will learn about biological molecules, how organisms exchange materials with their environment and how they respond to changes in internal and external environments. Students will also explore genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems, and the control of gene expression.

 WHO IS 

THIS AIMED AT?

This course is aimed at students who:

  • Would like to progress to Higher Education to study subjects such as Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Dentistry

  • Would like to progress into a science based career

  • Enjoy life sciences

  • Are interested in living systems

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COURSE AREA LEAD

Emma White

Core Units - Year One:

  • Biological molecules

  • Cells

  • Organisms exchange materials with their environment

  • Genetic information, variation and relationships with organisms

Core Units - Year Two:

  • Energy transfers in and between organisms

  • Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments

  • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems

  • The control of gene expression

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