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Course Summary
Subject: Biology
Course Title: A Level - Biology
Course Types: Sixth Form
Course Level: A-Level
Course Description
This is a challenging course but extremely rewarding, as you develop your understanding of the practical Biology through lab work and with the Biology field trip at the end of Year 12. You will study Animal, Plant and Micro-Biology alongside evolutionary Biology and be able to relate these key principals to natural phenomena. While studying the course, you will also see how Biology fits into the world of cutting edge research. Each of the lessons will be based around experiments which support the theory of the course. The course builds on your GCSE knowledge and expands these ideas to relate to the degree level programmes at University.
Course Content
- Biological molecules
- Cells
- Organisms exchange substances with their environment
- Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
- 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
Exam (3 x 2 Hour Papers)
Paper 1: 35% -Topics 1-4 with Practical Skills
Paper 2: 35% - Topics 5-8 with Practical Skills
Paper 3: 30% - Any content . Any Practical Skills
Possible Destinations
- Zoology
- Botany
- Marine Biology
- Neuroscience
- Medicine
- Veterinary Science
- Dentistry
Course Entry Guidelines
Biology GCSE or science trilogy GCSE and GCSE English language and Maths grade 6/7.
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Course Provider
Neston High School
Address: Raby Park Road, Neston, Neston, CH64 9NH
