If you have enjoyed Biology at GCSE it should continue to develop your interest in and enthusiasm for Biology and will be excellent preparation for either further study and/or careers associated with the subject. The course is divided into six modules: Module 1: Development of practical skills in Biology via 12 key practical activities Module 2: Foundations in Biology – cells, biological molecules, DNA, enzymes Module 3: Exchange and Transport Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease Module 5: Communication, homeostasis and energy Module 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems What could I go on to next? AS/A level Biology is essential for a range of careers and great academic preparation for a number of others. Careers associated with Biology include, medicine, nursing, midwifery, heath care, physiotherapy, sport science, veterinary sciences, dentistry, equine studies, oceanography, biotechnology, applied genetics, pharmacy, conservation, ecological work and of course Biology teaching.
Name: A Level Biology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Biology A Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The course is assessed via three exam papers and a practical endorsement. Biological processes – 2 hour 15 minutes exam testing - units 1, 2, 3 and 5 (37%) Biological diversity - 2 hour 15 minutes exam testing - units 1, 2, 4 and 6 (37%) Unified biology – 1 hour 30 minutes exam testing understanding of all 6 units (26%) Practical endorsement in biology – reported separately Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20150928 12:36:27 Updated 20161024 13:49:37
You will be provided with a course textbook, but there are also some other fantastic textbooks which would support your studies. If you see any one of these going cheap they are worth getting: Advanced Biology : Michael Kent – Oxford University Press Advanced Biology: M Jones and G Jones – Cambridge University Press. Introduction to advanced biology: C J Clegg – John Murray Equipment required You will be provided with a course textbook, but there are also some other fantastic textbooks which would support your studies. If you see any one of these going cheap they are worth getting: Advanced Biology : Michael Kent – Oxford University Press Advanced Biology: M Jones and G Jones – Cambridge University Press. Introduction to advanced biology: C J Clegg – John Murray
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