Course Specification: OCR Biology A Entry requirements: GCSE grade A or above in Biology is required to study this subject at A Level and a Level 7 or above in Mathematics is also required. For external candidates studying Additional Science at GCSE, grade A in the Biology component is required. What is the course about? This course has been designed for those students who wish to develop their interest in and enthusiasm for Biology, including a progression towards further study and careers in Biology. The specification has been divided into biological topics, each containing different key concepts of Biology. Once the key features of a biological topic have been developed, applications are considered. Studying Biology will also enable you to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues, and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. What will I study? Module 1: Development of practical skills in biology; Module 2: Foundations in Biology. Includes cells and Biological molecules; Module 3: Exchange and transport. Includes exchange surfaces and transport in animals and plants; Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease; Module 5: Communications, homeostasis and energy. Includes nerves, hormones, plant and animal responses, excretion, respiration and photosynthesis; Module 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems.
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