Biology and Biotechnology college courses Wales

...This course studies a variety of areas in biology using the study of plants and animals and covers topics such as Ecology, Human Physiology...

...biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, ecology, medicine, dentistry, nursing or physiotherapy. You could then progress into a career in the appropriate industry... Learn about: Part Time...

...biodiversity, genetics and evolution. Practical investigations contribute 15% of the total mark. Progression: Employment or higher education in the biological...

...You will be learning the main principles and concepts of Biology as well as developing many important scientific and transferable skills. There are three modules in each...

...optometry, nursing and many other health related careers. Biological science degrees can lead to a career in research, genetics, forensics and public health...

...On Completion Achievement / Progression The course provides you with a foundation for study at a more advanced level. Taken with other A2 levels it...

...A Levels Description: This course is designed to relate biology to important aspects of modern life including those of a personal, social and environmental nature...

...AS = 1 year, A Level = 2 years. Level: 3 Full/Part Time : Full TIme What will I need to follow the course? You will need 6 GCSEs at grades A-C in order to study AS subjects...

...Students will need to complete substantial amounts of study in their own time. Updated June 2017 GCSE Biology offers a GCSE in science which is a requirement...

...Students wishing to take this subject as part of the full-time provision should complete an application on receipt of which we will invite you to the college...

...Single Award is generally sufficient for entry to teacher training courses. The course should be of interest not only to those wishing to gain a foundation...

...about the science of living things and the scientific method of working and investigating. You will learn of the importance of new technology in biology...

...(15% of the total A Level) Unit F212: Molecules, Biodiversity, Food and Health This includes biological molecules, nucleic acids and enzymes...

...Two units (one at AS, one at A2) are internally assessed. These assess the students' practical skills. The Assessment uses OCR set tasks and mark schemes...

...These are Microbiology and Biotechnology; Food and Nutrition or Human Health and Fitness. Unit5: This unit covers the topics of Genetics, Evolution and Biodiversity...

...There will be an emphasis on the study skills and a full tutorial programme to ensure the best possible learning environment. Flexible Access Programme What will I be studying?...

...Entry requirements To have successfully achieved the requisite AS qualification, or, as for the AS programme if the full A-level is to be attempted...

...Tests and revision exercises provided for all topics in each unit. Career Prospects and Progression A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression...

...to Higher level qualifications such as degrees or Higher National Diplomas. Biology can provide a range of skills which are useful in a variety of careers including...

...Bilingual Provision Students can use Welsh with their tutor Entry Requirements Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades...