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AS Biology

at Bishop Heber High School, Malpas · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearFull time

What the college says

AS Biology is examined by two written papers at the end of year 12. Each paper is 1hour 30 minutes and have equal weighting for the overall AS grade. The papers each consist of 65 marks of short and long answer questions and 10 marks of comprehension and extended response answers. Paper 1 and 2 both assess all four AS units: Biological molecules, cells, Organisms exchange substances with their environment and Genetic information, variation & relationships between organisms. Both papers assess relevant practical skills. Students are required to carry out a minimum of 6 practicals in year 12.

What you need to get on

5 Grade 4 or above at GCSE including Maths and English Language grade 5 at Higher Tier in Science

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Bishop Heber High School

    Chester Road, Malpas, SY14 8JD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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