What Will I Study? Biology is the natural science concerned with the study of living organisms, ranging from the simplest life forms to the complex systems operating in higher animals, including humans. An understanding of Biology will provide a platform from which to evaluate the effects of a range of factors, both natural and man-made, on the living organisms in our world. • Biological molecules • Cells • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms • Energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of gene expression
Name: Biology Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment 100% Examination Students studying A Level Biology will be assessed through three written papers, each 2 hours: Paper 1 – comprising a mixture of short and long answer questions, with the addition of extended response questions, to a total of 91 marks, and contributing 35% of the A Level Paper 2 - comprising a mixture of short and long answer questions, with the addition of comprehension questions, to a total of 91 marks, and contributing 35% of the A Level. Paper 3 – comprising structured questions, including practical techniques, critical analysis and one essay from a choice of two titles, giving a total of 78 marks, and contributing 30% of the A Level qualification. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151021 10:50:09 Updated 20161020 14:38:30
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