A2 Level : Biology

Science and Mathematics

We are only accepting one application per candidate.

Year12:

Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills in Biology

Module 2 – Foundations in Biology – biological molecules, cell organisation and division

Module 3 – Exchange and transport – plants and animals

Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease

Year 13:

Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills in Biology

Module 5 – Communications, homeostasis and energy

Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems

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

5 Grade 4’s and above to include Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Double Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics.

Degree courses in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry and subjects allied to Medicine

Back to courses

Would you like to ask a question?

Anstey Lane , Leicester , Leicester, Leics, LE4 0FJ

Erin O'Hagan

0116 2428880

01/09/2021 to 31/08/2022
English Martyrs Catholic School
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours