Biology GCE A Level
Greenhead College
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4ES
Course Summary
The department teaches the AQA specification in A Level Biology.
The courses have some compulsory practical work, including the requirement to carry out tissue dissection and to participate in fieldwork.
We have found that students not doing A Level Mathematics generally get a lower than expected Biology grade. It is for this reason that we strongly advise students not taking A Level Mathematics to take the one year Core Maths course to help them with their mathematical skills.
Course Details
Year One:
Topics covered include biological molecules, cells, immunity, transport, digestion, genes and variation and gas exchange.
Year Two:
The second year of the A Level covers respiration and photosynthesis, ecology, nervous systems, muscle, homeostasis, genetics and evolution and gene technology.
How will it be delivered?
There is a minimum of 12 set practicals as part of the coursework endorsement.
The A Level qualification is assessed by three 120 minute papers:
Paper 1: Topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills (35%)Paper 2: Topics 5-8 , including relevant practical skills (35%)
Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills (30%)
Entry requirements
The College gives priority to its 11 partner schools. Places are offered to other applicants on a competitive basis.
All prospective students will be required to achieve a minimum of grade 4 in GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics, and a minimum of grade 6 in three GCSE subjects.
To study Biology, a student must achieve grades 66 in GCSE Science AND grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics OR grade 6 in GCSE Biology, grade 5 in GCSE Chemistry AND grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.Your next steps...
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