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A Level Biology will give you an exciting insight into the contemporary world of biology. You will learn about the core concepts of biology and about the impact of biological research and how it links to everyday life. You will learn to apply your knowledge, investigate and solve problems in a range of contexts. Emphasis throughout the course is on increasing knowledge, developing competence and confidence in practical skills and developing problem solving.
A Level Biology will give you an exciting insight into the contemporary world of biology. You will learn about the core concepts of biology and about the impact of biological research and how it links to everyday life. You will learn to apply your knowledge, investigate and solve problems in a range of contexts. Emphasis throughout the course is on increasing knowledge, developing competence and confidence in practical skills and developing problem solving.
The course requires students to develop a range of important and transferable skills such as:
The course requires students to develop a range of important and transferable skills such as:
▪ Data analysis skills
▪ Data analysis skills
▪ Presenting arguments and making judgements and justified recommendations
▪ Presenting arguments and making judgements and justified recommendations
▪ Recognising the nature of problems, solving problems and making decisions
▪ Recognising the nature of problems, solving problems and making decisions
▪ Planning work, taking into account the demands of the task and the time available to complete it
▪ Planning work, taking into account the demands of the task and the time available to complete it
Specification
Specification
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Course Content
Course Content
▪ Development of practical skills in biology including planning, analysis and evaluation
▪ Development of practical skills in biology including planning, analysis and evaluation
▪ Foundations in biology including cell structure, biological molecules, cell division and cellular organisation
▪ Foundations in biology including cell structure, biological molecules, cell division and cellular organisation
▪ Exchange and transport in plants and animals
▪ Exchange and transport in plants and animals
▪ Biodiversity, evolution and disease
▪ Biodiversity, evolution and disease
▪ Nervous and hormonal communication,homeostasis, photosynthesis, respiration
▪ Nervous and hormonal communication,homeostasis, photosynthesis, respiration
▪ Genetics, biotechnology, evolution, ecosystems and conservation
▪ Genetics, biotechnology, evolution, ecosystems and conservation
Assessment
Assessment
A Level - Biology comprises Modules 1-6, assessed by three written examinations, plus completion of 12 practical activities to show competency in practical skills. The practical component is graded pass/fail and does not contribute marks to the final grade but the skills will be assessed across the three written papers.
A Level - Biology comprises Modules 1-6, assessed by three written examinations, plus completion of 12 practical activities to show competency in practical skills. The practical component is graded pass/fail and does not contribute marks to the final grade but the skills will be assessed across the three written papers.
Progression
Progression
A Level Biology is an excellent base for a university degree in healthcare, such as medicine, veterinary science or dentistry, as well as the biological sciences, such as biochemistry, molecular biology or forensic science. Biology can also complement sports science, psychology and sociology. A Level Biology can open up a range of career opportunities including: biological research, medical, environmental, forensics, sports and science communication. The transferable skills you will learn, such as problem solving, are also useful for many other areas, such as law.
A Level Biology is an excellent base for a university degree in healthcare, such as medicine, veterinary science or dentistry, as well as the biological sciences, such as biochemistry, molecular biology or forensic science. Biology can also complement sports science, psychology and sociology. A Level Biology can open up a range of career opportunities including: biological research, medical, environmental, forensics, sports and science communication. The transferable skills you will learn, such as problem solving, are also useful for many other areas, such as law.
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