Biology A Level

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The OCR Biology A course is aimed at challenging learners and preparing them for the eventuality of becoming independent in the 'real wide world'. It is a course suitable for people who are curious about how their body works and how the world around them can influence their decisions. The aims of the course are to encourage students to: Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology, including developing an interest in further study and careers in biology. Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology, including developing an interest in further study and careers in biology.

Course information

Name: Biology A Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Biology B (Advancing Biology) Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Module 1: Development of practical skills.Module 2: Foundations in Biology (Cells, biological molecules, DNA, enzymes, cell membranes, cell division and cell organisation) Module 3: Exchange and transport (Transport in animals and plants, including breathing and circulation). Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease (Diseases, disease prevention, biodiversity, classification and evolution). A2 Biology (studied in year 13) Module 5: Communication, Homeostasis and Energy (Homeostasis, excretion, nerves, hormones, animal responses, photosynthesis and respiration). Module 6: Control, Genomes and Environment (Cellular control, inheritance, genomes, cloning, biotechnology, ecosystems and sustainability) Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20151013 12:02:45 Updated 20151013 12:02:45

Entry requirements

Stationery Equipment required Stationery

Provider

Cranbrook School
Academy Converter
registrar@cranbrook.kent.sch.uk
01580 711800
http://www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/

Address

Waterloo Road Town: Cranbrook

Learning aims

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