The first year of the course provides you with the foundations in many Biological topics, building on your knowledge from GCSE. Concepts studied include the structure of molecules such as proteins and carbohydrates, the cell membrane, cell organelles and the cardiac cycle. You will also have the opportunity to apply your Biological knowledge, for example, to explain how heart attacks occur, why genetic screening is carried out, how zoos conserve biodiversity and whether stem cell therapies are ethically right. In the second year of the course you explore further topics including the biochemical reactions in photosynthesis, evidence for climate change, the immune system and muscle contraction. This part of the course also sees students linking different concepts from the two years together to see the bigger picture. Across the course, practical skills are developed and assessed through a series of core practicals.
Name: Edexcel Advanced GCE in Biology B Qualification title: Edexcel Advanced GCE in Biology B Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The A level course is assessed by three written exams at the end of year 13. A series of core practicals are completed throughout the course, on which there are several questions in the exams. Questions involving the use of mathematical skills within Biology will contribute to 10% of the exam papers. A mark for competency of practical work, that is separate to the final A level grade, is awarded by the teacher, following ongoing assessment of practical skills. Awarding Edexcel Created 20150929 13:02:58 Updated 20161003 12:17:10
Students will need to provide their own stationary. Textbooks and revision guides will be provided. Equipment required Students will need to provide their own stationary. Textbooks and revision guides will be provided.
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