AS and A2 Level Biology

AS and A2 Level Biology

• Venue:
  Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
• Duration:
  One year for AS Level or Two years for full A2 Level (AS Level + A2 Level)
• Start At:
  September 2010
• Level of Study:
  Advanced (Level 3)
• Awarding Body:
  OCR

AS and A2 Level Biology Entry Requirements

• For a 3 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at A*-C including English and Maths and at least a grade B in Double or Triple Science or equivalent.
• For a 4 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 6 GCSEs at A*-C including English and Maths and at least a grade B in Double or Triple Science or equivalent.

To progress to A2 Level a minimum of grade D at AS Level is required.

Entry is subject to a successful interview. If you have been out of education for some time you may wish to consider the Access to Higher Education programme as an alternative to A Levels

Content
This course of study will be appropriate for students who wish to continue their study of biology after GCSE. The specification is divided into topics, each covering key concepts in Biology. Applications of biology are covered throughout the specification.

AS Level
Cells, Exchange and Transport
Cells-plant, animal and bacterial
Exchange and transport in humans and plants

Molecules, Biodiversity, Food and Health
Biological molecules
Enzymes
Biodiversity and Classification
Variation, Adaptation and Evolution
Human Interactions

Practical Skills in Biology 1
Internal assessment of practical skills

A Level
Communications, Homeostasis and Energy
Communication
Nerves and Hormones
Excretion
Photosynthesis and Respiration

Control, Genomes and Environment
Cellular Control
Biotechnology
Ecosystems and Sustainability
Responding to the Environment

Practical skills in Biology 2
Internal assessment of practical skills

Assessment The first units of the AS and A2 are assessed by a one hour exam and the second units by a 1 hour 45 minute exam. The Practical Skills in Biology units are internally assessed. Progression
The successful completion of this course at A2 Level, with appropriate combinations of other subjects, will enable you to gain entry into universities or colleges of higher education to study a diverse range of subjects and focus on many career options. These include Medicine, Dentistry, Biochemistry, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Biotechnology, Nursing, Teaching, Marine Biology and Ecology.
Entry Requirement
For a 3 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at A*-C including English and Maths and at least a grade B in Double or Triple Science or equivalent.
For a 4 AS Level programme you will need a minimum of 6 GCSEs at A*-C including English and Maths and at least a grade B in Double or Triple Science or equivalent.
To progress to A2 Level a minimum of grade D at AS Level is required.
Entry is subject to a successful interview. If you have been out of education for some time you may wish to consider the Access to Higher Education programme as an alternative to A Levels