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Name: Biology OCR GCE A2-level Qualification title: GCE A Level in Biology Qualification type: Assessment AS-level Biology (stand alone qualification- one year course) AS Paper 1- Breadth in Biology (50%) AS Paper 2- Depths in Biology (50%) both papers can assess content from modules 1 to 4, covering theory and practical skills. A-level Biology (stand alone qualification- exams after 2 years) A-level Paper 1- Biological Processes (37%)- Assesses content from modules 1,2,3 + 5, covering theory and practical skills. A-level Paper 2- Biological Diveristy (37%)- Assesses content from modules 1,2,4 + 6, covering theory and practical skills. A-level Paper 3- Unified Biology (26%)- Assesses content from modules 1-6, covering theory and practical skills. Non-exam assessment: Practical Endorsement -Pass/Fail and reproted seperately to A-level grade. -students to demonstrate practical competence throughout the 2 year course. Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20160111 10:16:40 Updated 20160111 10:16:40
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