Biology

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The first year of A level biology will involve all students studying 4 topics spanning some fundamental ideas in the subject. These four topics are: Biological molecules - including proteins and carbohydrates Cells - building on GCSE knowledge and starting to link structure with function Organisms exchange substances with their environment - including gas exchange in mammals and fish as well as molecular transport mechanisms Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms - the basic basis of variation in biological organisms and how we can use current knowledge to judge relatedness and make genetic comparisons between species. FUTURE STUDY / CAREERS Biology A level is obviously essential for students wanting to pursue biological sciences in the future at degree level. Note that some biological science courses also prefer chemistry at AS or A level. Students considering a career in medicine / veterinary medicine / dentistry should also take biology in addition to chemistry A level. Biology is not essential for nursing / midwifery although SOME universities do require it for these courses. Biology is also useful for many NHS careers. However you may simply want to study this subject at A level because you find it interesting.

Course information

Name: Biology Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Biology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AS topics will be assessed in two exams at the end of year 12. These exams may include content from any of the first four topics A level study will involve sitting three exams, 2 hours each in duration, at the end of year 13. These exams will include topics from all 8 studied over year 12 and 13 Controlled Assessment There is no longer any controlled assessment on the A level course in Biology. Practical skills are assessed, but this will be done through the examinations and not in any stand- alone assessment in school. In order for the examinations to be fair to all candidates, AQA have a list of 12 compulsory practical activities that all centres must undertake. This represents the breadth of practical work that students can expect to be assessed on. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20161116 11:05:50 Updated 20161116 11:05:50

Entry requirements

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Provider

Joseph Rowntree School
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