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Biology A Level (AQA)
Head of Department:
Miss I Robertson
Teaching Staff:
Dr A Richardson
Miss I Robertson
Miss M Attrill
Mr T Thompson
Overview
Biology plays an important role in the understanding of all
forms of life involving animals, plants and single cell organisms.
It helps us understand the interaction between the living world
and the non-living world. It also develops interests in the lives of
living organisms in an effort to preserve them for the future.
Course Content
The course is split into the 8
topics below:
Biological molecules
Cells
Organisms exchange
substances with their
environment
Genetic information,
variation and relationships
between organisms
Energy transfer in and
between organisms
Organisms respond
to changes in their
environments
Genetics, populations,
evolution and
ecosystems
The control of gene
expression
The course is assessed at the
end of the two years in three
papers:
Paper 1: Topics 1-4, 91 marks,
2 hours, 35% of A Level.
Paper 2: Topics 5-8, 91 marks,
2 hours, 35% of A Level.
Paper 3: Topics 1-8, 78 marks,
2 hours, 30% of A Level.
Expectations
Students are encouraged
to participate fully in theory
and practical lessons.
Students will need to be
proactive in their learning.
This means that, outside of
direct contact time, students
will undertake additional
reading and organise time
effectively to complete prep
and past paper questions,
both independently.
Future Pathway
An A Level in Biology
is a highly respected
qualification that will lead
you into a wide variety
of courses and careers
including: Science and
Research, Medicine and
Healthcare, Agriculture,
Sport and Fitness,
Engineering, Police and
Emergency Services.
Key Skills
Over the course, the
students will need to
develop the following:
Practical skills:
The ability to work
safely, methodically and
logically, both in the lab
and the field. To be able
to take readings, analyse
data and communicate
information clearly, both
written and orally.
Mathematical skills:
Calculate changes, rates
and averages as well
as magnification and
errors. To utilise and
comprehend statistical
tests and interpret results.
Problem solving:
To work through
information given to
them in a completely new
scenario and evaluate
scientific issues.
Recommended Entry
Requirements
Grade 6-6 at GCSE (Biology
or Combined Science) and
at least Grade 6 in GCSE
Mathematics.
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