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ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022

Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms. This course gives students
the opportunity to explore all aspects of the subject from molecular biology, cell
structure and transport systems through to evolution, biodiversity and genetics. The
course is split into different theoretical topics with practical skills integrated
throughout.

Practical work is a vital part of Biology as biologists apply their skills in a wide variety
of contexts: from conservation to food production; from tracking invasive species to
controlling disease. During A Level Biology there will be twelve core practical tasks
over both years; these along with other practical work will give you the opportunity
to learn, practise and demonstrate these skills.
BIOLOGY
COURSE OUTLINE — TWO
YEAR PATHWAY

LEVEL 3 / A LEVEL / AQA

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
“I LIKE BIOLOGY AS IT ALLOWS ME TO
FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR UNDERSTAND PROCESSES I SEE EVERY
DAY WITHOUT REALISING; FOR
VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
EXAMPLE, I TAKE FOR GRANTED MY
AT A MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/
HANDS MOVING, BUT NOW I KNOW
LEVEL 2 PASS. THIS MUST HOW THEY MOVE .”
INCLUDE GRADE 6:6 IN
COMBINED SCIENCE OR IF
TRIPLE SCIENCE, GRADE 6 IN
BIOLOGY AND 6 IN ANOTHER SIXTH FORM STUDENT
SCIENCE. ALSO A GRADE 6 IN
MATHS & ENGLISH
LANGUAGE.

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