A Level Biology
A Level
Online
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
2 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Biology – the study of life. This is a fascinating subject which is relevant to everyone and fascinating to many. If you are interested in learning more about yourself, the world you live in and the other organisms you share the world with then you should enjoy this subject. We look in detail at how systems work and in some topics we go down to the biochemical level.
This is a detailed and fast moving subject with plenty of practical work. You will develop scientific skills such as data presentation and interpretation and learn information which will help you make informed decisions on lifestyle choices. Our current students say it is very interesting, hard work and worth it!
About this course
Follow a degree course in, for example, biology, environmental science, medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychology and pharmacy. UCAS handbooks will give you further guidance about the wide range of courses to which you can progress.
Enter a higher national course in biological science or a related programme
Take up employment in one of many related employment areas, for example pharmacy, biotechnology, nutrition or conservation
Science & maths skills are increasingly important in the workplace. Those specialising in these subjects can progress to a wide range of careers including health care, marine conservation, life science research, cell biology, science journalism
You will require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and maths grades 9-5 (formerly A*-C) to study in the Sixth Form. There are specific grade requirements for some subjects, e.g. a minimum grade 6 (formerly B) in the Science GCSEs and Grade 6 Maths to study this at A Level - please refer to the Sixth Form direct for more detail.
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Subjects
- Biology
- Development
- Practical skills
- Foundations in biology
- Transport
- Biodiversity
- Disease
- Evolution
- Communication
- Homeostasis and energy
- Evolution and ecosystems
Course programme
A Level Modules: Exam and Laboratory Practical Skills
- Module 1 Development of practical skills in biology
- Module 2 Foundations in biology
- Module 3 Exchange and transport
- Module 4 Biodiversity, evolution and disease
- Module 5 Communication, homeostasis and energy
- Module 6 Genetics, evolution and ecosystems
The Sixth Form College is well-provided with dedicated teaching rooms; most of which are equipped with I.T facilities, digital projectors, video and audio connections. Where appropriate, a specialist facility such as laboratory or editing suite is available. The College has a well-developed VLE for student use. Open access IT facilities and a comprehensive Learning Resources Centre are provided
You will not be in College every day from 9am to 5pm, students on an AS/ A level course will have free time and you do not need to be on the premises unless you have a timetabled session or tutorial.
The lessons are 1 hour 30 minutes which is the standard session allocation. You will have a subject tutor who will be responsible for reviewing your general progress and helping you with your problems. You will see them on a regular basis. This subject would normally be studied with two or three other AS/A levels as a full time course.
A Level Biology