A2 Level : Biology
Science and Mathematics


What will you be working towards?
Code | A2/Biology |
Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Details
How will it be delivered?
AS - Level
June of Year 12
Breadth in Biology assesses content from all AS modules (50%) - 90 minute exam
Depth in Biology assesses content from all AS modules (50%) – 90 minute exam
Practical endorsement – reported separately and examined in the other components
A-Level
June of Year 13
Biological processes - assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 (37%) – minute exam
Biological diversity - assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 (37%) - minute exam
Unified biology - assesses content from all modules (26%) – 90 minute exam
Practical endorsement - reported separately and examined in the other components
Exam Board: OCR Biology
Entry requirements
5 Grade 4’s and above to include Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Double Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics.
Your next steps...
Degree courses in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry and subjects allied to Medicine