Biology GCE A Level

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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.

Please read the course information on this page and if you would like to make an application please go to https://cedar.greenhead.ac.uk/apply

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.

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:

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 make an application please go to https://cedar.greenhead.ac.uk/apply