A Level in Biology

A Level in Biology

Course Code: BL0004MQ/1A
Category: AS/A2 Level
Centre: Hyde Clarendon
Start Date: 07/09/2010
Day(s) of Week: MON/TUES/WED
Times: -
Duration: 1 year
Fee: £395
This course is free for school leavers (Aged 16-18)

Course Content: Over the course of the AS Level you will study topics including Biology of disease; Variety of Living Organisms and investigative and practical skills

Over the A Level year, you will learn about: Populations and environments; Control in cells and in organisms and Investigative and practical skills.

Special Features: Biology uses examples from around the planet to explain why organisms have the structures found in their cells and bodies and why populations behave the way they do. It is good in combination with other sciences. A demanding, rigorous, academic subject for those determined to succeed in higher education.

Course Format: You will learn by taking notes, making power point presentations, producing leaflets, researching and preparing for discussions, essay writing, completing practical experiments, model making and creating posters. You will practice past exam questions.

You will be assessed by formal examination with written papers in January and June, and a practical examination in April. Internal assessment is through end of topic essays, exam questions and learning checks alongside short tests and contribution in class.

Progression: Students who wish to progress onto A2 Biology must achieve grade D at AS Level.

This A Level is essential for Medicine, Veterinary Science, Nursing physiotherapy. Life science degree holders become some of the most highly employed post graduates.