Biology A-Level
The course modules comprise eight key modules: biological molecules, cells, organisms exchange substances with their environment, genetics, energy transfers in and between organisms, organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems, control of gene expression. Required practical’s will be conducted and reported on throughout the two years, resulting in a pass or fail at the end of the course.
Units
Paper 1: Written exam: 2 hours 35% of A level
Paper 2: Written exam: 2 hours 35% of A level
Paper 3: Written exam: 2 hours 30% of A level
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4-9, including a minimum of grade 5 in English and maths and at least a grade 6 or above at GCSE in biology for triple science students or grade 6/6 for combined science students.
Exam Board
AQA - Click here to visit the course page on the AQA website.
Contact
Miss S Buckland - Science i/c Biology
Transition to KS5
All Year 11 students will be automatically added to our ‘Transition to KS5’ team once their GCSEs are completed. Students can check out the transition materials for as many of our subjects as they like.