Sixth Form Centre

B i o l o g y

A S / A l e v e l

Entry Requirements5 GCSE grades A* - C or equivalent (expected) including Mathematics, English,

and Science GCSE BB (higher tier) Triple or Additional Science.

Studying Biology will enable you to understand the similarities between all livingthings. You will learn how cells, (smaller than the eye can see), make up the largestanimals and how these animals and all other life are controlled by two tiny strandsof DNA. You will learn by practical work, theory, group and independent work.Achieving a good grade in Biology, when combined with other appropriate Alevel subjects, will enable you to go on to further study for careers in health andclinical professions such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, physiotherapy,pharmacy, optometry and nursing. Careers in conservation, zoology, marinebiology, food science or forensic science are also possible if you study Biology.

Course OutlineAS Unit 1: Cells, exchange and transport.

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AssessmentAS Unit 1: Cells, Exchange and Transport 1 hour written exam (30% of AS, 15% of A2)

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Unit 5: Control, Genomes and the Environment

2 hour written exam (25% of A2 level)

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For further information please contact

Ms J Clegg