A-Level Biology Fast Track Course – AQA

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  • I found the College proficient and dependable, support from the assistance work area was auspicious and valuable, and my very own guide dependably gave brief, productive input to every one of my assignments. The substance of the course and assets gave were great. UK Open College allowed me to HLTA qualification without disturbing my wring week at all.
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A Level

Distance

£ 449 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

ABC - QLS Awards

A level Biology, This Fast Track Biology Course is the natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. This distance learning Biology A Level course contains all the information you will need to pass the A-Level biology exam. You will have a personal tutor for the entirety of this course, who will be more than happy to aid you in completing this course, and will be available to mark all the end of unit assessments.

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Start date

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About this course


This home learning course in Business Management is aimed at students wishing to gain the understanding of running a business.



For students looking to further their interest in this specific area.

Students looking to enrol onto this course should meet the following criteria:
Be aged 16 Years or above
Possess a solid knowledge of the english language
Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
Basic computer skills: e.g Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
Have a genuine desire to succeed
Students do not require a placement to complete this course.

Students are able to enrol online at any time of the year. No specific enrolment dates.


Once your information is received one of our course advisers will provide you with further information via email or telephone.

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  • I found the College proficient and dependable, support from the assistance work area was auspicious and valuable, and my very own guide dependably gave brief, productive input to every one of my assignments. The substance of the course and assets gave were great. UK Open College allowed me to HLTA qualification without disturbing my wring week at all.
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Jo O'Sullivan

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22/04/2019
About the course: I found the College proficient and dependable, support from the assistance work area was auspicious and valuable, and my very own guide dependably gave brief, productive input to every one of my assignments. The substance of the course and assets gave were great. UK Open College allowed me to HLTA qualification without disturbing my wring week at all.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Management
  • Business and Management
  • Project Manager
  • Monitoring
  • Crisis Management
  • Employment
  • Biological molecules
  • Cells
  • Biological

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Allocated Upon Enrolment

Tutor

Course programme

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 8 units of study in total as listed below.

  • Topic 1: Biological molecules
  • Topic 2: Cells
  • Topic 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment
  • Topic 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
  • Topic 5: Energy transfers in and between organisms
  • Topic 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
  • Topic 7: Genetic populations, evolution and ecosystems
  • Topic 8: The control of gene expressions
Assessment

The AQA A-Level Biology exam is available in May/June each year. It is assessed over 3 exam papers:

  • Paper 1 7402/1 – 2 hour exam
  • Paper 2 7402/2 – 2 hour exam
  • Paper 3 7402/3 – 2 hour exam

Optional practical assessment – It is possible for students to receive an A Level Biology qualification without completing the practical assessment. Your certificate will state you have not completed this and can harm your chances of gaining a place at university or getting a job.

Practical Assessment

Your A Level grade will be based on your written examinations. However, in order to receive your A Level you must also undergo a separate endorsement of 12 practical skills. These are listed below:

  1. Use appropriate apparatus to record a range of quantitative measurements (to include mass, time, volume, temperature, length and pH)
  2. Use appropriate instrumentation to record quantitative measurements, such as colorimeter or polotemeter
  3. Use laboratory glassware apparatus for a variety of experimental techniques to include serial dilutions
  4. Use of a light microscope at high power and low power, including use of graticule
  5. Produce scientific drawing from observation with annotations
  6. Use qualitative reagents to identify biological molecules
  7. Separate biological compounds using thin layer/paper chromatography or electrophoresis
  8. Safely and ethically use organisms to measure plant or animal responses/ physiological functions
  9. Use microbial aseptic techniques, including the use of agar plates and broth
  10. Safely use instruments for dissection of an animal organ, or plant organ
  11. Use sampling techniques in fieldwork
  12. Use ICT such as computer modelling, or data logger to collect data, or use software to process data

Additional information

Students have a maximum of one  year to complete. Course duration approx. 90 hours.

A-Level Biology Fast Track Course – AQA

£ 449 VAT inc.