AS Level Biology

AS Level Biology

Biology's appeal is as a science at the forefront of some of the most exciting and sensitive issues in the news today.
Are you intrigued when you hear about the medical developments in genetic engineering? Do you want to know why cells divide and what are the causes of cancer? Or are you concerned with the threat of global extinction and the devastation being caused by global warming? Studying Biology A Level will enable you to learn more about these issues of interest.

What will I be doing?
The course builds on the new GCSE Biology / Science courses
and provides an excellent foundation for many interesting
and exciting areas of the subject. In Biology at AS Level,
three units are studied:

• unit F211: cells, exchange and transport
• unit F212: molecules, biodiversity, food and health
• unit F213: practical skills in Biology 1

How will I be assessed?
The course is made up of a combination of exams and practical assessment. Overall, there are three units of assessment. To get a certificate for AS Level, you will need to have studied and been assessed on the three AS units.

• unit F211: cells, exchange and transport
  30% of total mark
• unit F212: molecules, biodiversity, food and Health
  50% of total mark
• unit F213: practical skills in Biology1
  20% of total mark

Where do I go from here?
AS Level Biology prepares you to progress to the A2 Level

Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at grade C or above including Double Science or Biology

Course Duration
1 Year