AS Biology

Course Team Leader: Norris, Adrienne

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Science, Maths & Humanities

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: .All full time students will receive an advisory interview with an A Level Admissions tutor. For part time and full time study you should have a minimum GCSE grade B/B in Science Double Award of equivalent.

Study Hours: 4,5
Nº of Weeks:34

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: With an AS pass at grade D or above, you can study for A2 and complete the full A level

Careers Progression: Employment within science industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and pathology. A wide range of science based degree courses

Course Description:
To provide a scientific understanding of biological knowledge and explore key biological issues that society faces in relation to, for example, health, disease, food and the environment.

Description Breakdown:
This AS is divided as follows:
Two Written Papers:
F211: Cells, Exchange and Transport
This Unit will look at cells and the exchange of materials across the plasma membrane

F212: Molecules, Biodiversity and Human Interactions
This Unit will look at biological molecules, enzymes, classification, variation, adaptation and evolution and human interaction.

Plus ONE internal assessment (F213):
Practical Skills in Biology 1

Assessment Description: Exams

Nº Places Available: 20

Trips Residentials: We will take learners to revision sessions offered by exam boards if they are local to us.
All learners on full time courses will be given the opportunity to visit universities for Open Days and HE fairs.

Qualification: AS Biology (OCR)

Tuition Fees: 450
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 55
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 505

Additional Costs: It is recommended that learners buy the OCR textbook specific for their course. Details will be given out at the first session.

Additional Costs Total: 0

Days Times: Monday & Wednesday