A-level Biology is a challenging, rewarding course that will help you to develop skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career.
Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and from microorganisms to fin whales. Biology is never far from the headlines either
The human genome has been sequenced and we know the complete arrangement of the three thousand million bases that make up human DNA. In Kenya, roughly 4% of the population are living with AIDS and in South East Asia the skies are dark with smoke as the last Bornean rainforests are burned to grow oil palms.
Biologists are concerned with all these issues. They work in the fields of cell biology, medicine, food production and ecology.
The work they do is vital to us all.
The Course and Its Structure
In addition, a separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A level. This will be assessed by your teacher and will be based on direct observations of 5 skill areas in at least 12 different compulsory practicals. You will be awarded a pass or a fail for this aspect of the course at the end of Year 2.
Currently these will run on government advice.
The Academy’s general entry criteria of a minimum of five 4s at GCSE applies, including English Language and Maths. A minimum of 5 in Biology GCSE (or two grade 5s if you have done double award science at GCSE), is needed to study Biology at A Level.
Grade 5 in Maths is also desirable.
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To find out more about the A Level course, click here, to visit the AQA website.