Biology

BIOLOGY
AS and A2 LEVEL

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
B in Additional Science or in Biology (Separate Science) and B in English and Maths.

CONTENT
We use the Edexcel board ‘context-led’ specification. This means you will learn Biology through real-life up-to-date situations.
AS modules:

Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health

Development, Plants and the
Environment

Practical Biology and Research Skills
A2 modules

The Natural Environment and Species

Survival

Energy, Exercise and Coordination

Practical Biology and Investigative Skills
In the A2 year we will go on a residential field course and it will be necessary for you to pay for this. The cost in 2009 was £160.

ASSESSMENT
There are module examinations in January and June.
For AS coursework (12% of the overall mark) you write a report on an issue which interests you.
For A2 coursework (about 10% of the overall mark) you carry out an investigation on the field course.

USEFULNESS IN THE FUTURE
Biology and AS and A2 can be used for entry to a vast range of university courses. It is relevant to all throughout life and will train you to think scientifically, a skill useful in all careers.