Biology is one of the most diverse subjects available to study at A Level. It is a subject that seems to have no limits. As our understanding of the biological world increases, new specialised branches of this discipline are being forged all the time. In terms of overall relevance to our daily lives very few subjects come close by comparison. Biology is a subject that is unavoidable in today’s society and one that is always pushing the boundaries of our understanding. This irrefutable aspect of Biology provides an almost endless supply of opportunities and areas for young scientists to take advantage of and discover. Are you intrigued with the incredible variety of organisms that inhabit our planet and wonder about their origin and how they have evolved? Are you interested in the physiology of living organisms or want to understand how different organisms function in their environment? Are you concerned about climate change, our effect on our planet and populations of other living things? Are you interested in genetic engineering and how it will affect our future? If you enjoyed Biology at GCSE and would like to delve into it in more depth, then A Level Biology is the course for you.
Name: A Level Biology Qualification title: GCE A Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment To gain an AS level, the course is structured as follows Two 1 & 1/2 hour written exams (component 1 and 2) with an equal weighting of 50% of the AS Level grade. Component 1 - Breadth in Biology (50% of the AS Level) Component 2 - Depth in Biology (50% of the AS Level) The three AS units listed above constitute 50% of the total A level. The remaining 50% (A2) is as follows Two 2 &1/4 hour written exams (component 1 and 2) with an equal weighting of 37% of the A Level grade. And One 1 & 1/2 hour written exam (component 3) with an overall weighting of 26% of the A Level grade. Component 1 - Biological Processes (37% of A Level) Component 2 - Biological Diversity (37% of A Level) Component 3 - Unified Biology (26% of A Level) Component 4 - Practical Endorsement in Biology Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20151120 12:21:11 Updated 20160922 11:19:23
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