Why choose A Level Biology? The Biology department is excellent and students are highly successful. Out of the 190 students who studied Biology to AS at Carmel last year, 34% of them gained A*-C grades. Many of them continue to A2 and last year out of the 107 A2 students, 66% achieved A*-C grades. You will be taught by an enthusiastic, caring team who are committed to your success in the subject. All members of the department are very experienced teachers and some are current examiners. You will have the opportunity to experience a wealth of enrichment activities both at home and abroad. Over the years, excursions have included visits to Chester Zoo and trips to London, Holland, Costa Rica, Yellowstone National Park, and The Gambia. Students have also visited the Life Science department at Manchester University to make use of a rare opportunity to look at their ground breaking current animal research and the Christmas lectures on microbiology at Liverpool University. What will the course involve? You will enjoy a wide range of learning experiences, including practical work, practice exam questions, comprehensive printed notes and interactive activities. The practical work will reinforce and consolidate key concepts to help you achieve highly, as well as developing invaluable laboratory skills. The course covers fundamental biological principles and how this knowledge is used in the 21st century. In your first year, you will study a wide variety of units from cells and mammalian transport, through to genetics and health and disease. In your second year, you will study more detailed aspects of Biology, and their applications in modern scientific research are emphasised. Homework is set regularly to test your understanding, as well as end of unit tests. These are used to provide feedback on your progress, as well as providing you with targets to help you achieve your potential.
Name: A-Level Biology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Biology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Biology is a Linear A Level so assessment will take place at the end of the two year course. This will consist of three exams based on eight topics which will all be examined in May/June. There is a practical element to the course and the students must complete certain practical tasks over the two years to pass the course. This is not examined but forms the practical endorsement on your exam certificate. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160805 14:25:09 Updated 20161214 13:25:28
Science students study in the West Park building which provides a modern and spacious, state-of-the-art learning environment. The facilities for Science are outstanding with nine very well equipped laboratories, two computer suites and four tutorial bases. The majority of the laboratories "belong" to a single department and you will therefore generally attend the same room throughout the week for your lessons. All rooms are equipped with interactive white boards, multi-media projectors and wireless internet connection enabling internet research to be done in the laboratories. Equipment required Science students study in the West Park building which provides a modern and spacious, state-of-the-art learning environment. The facilities for Science are outstanding with nine very well equipped laboratories, two computer suites and four tutorial bases. The majority of the laboratories "belong" to a single department and you will therefore generally attend the same room throughout the week for your lessons. All rooms are equipped with interactive white boards, multi-media projectors and wireless internet connection enabling internet research to be done in the laboratories.
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