A LEVEL BIOLOGY

If you are interested in the Human Body and in the
processes that take place within a living organism, then this is a
course that will allow your interest to develop into detailed
understanding. Biology leads to a number of vocational careers
including medicine, veterinary medicine, animal health, horticulture
or agriculture. Biology goes well with Chemistry, Health & Social
Care, Mathematics, Physics and Geography.

Year 12 AS

Cells, Exchange and Transport 1 hour written exam
Cells
Exchange and Transport

Molecules, Biodiversity & Human Interactions 1¾ hour written exam
Biological Molecules
Enzymes
Biodiversity and Classification
Variation, Adaptation and Evolution
Human Interactions

Practical Skills in Biology 1 Assessed during set practical
Internal assessment of practical skills

Year 13 A2

Communications, Homeostasis and Energy 1 hour written exam
Communication
Nerves and Hormones
Excretion
Photosynthesis and Respiration

Control, Genomes and Environment 1¾ hour written exam.
Cellular Control Biotechnology Ecosystems and Sustainability Responding to the Environment
Practical skills in Biology 2 1 Assessed during set practical

Internal assessment of practical skills

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