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Biology A Level

at Hampton College, Peterborough · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Biology builds upon the work that students have done at GCSE, but aims to broaden and deepen students' knowledge and understanding. New developments and technologies are studied and biological theory is placed in the context of every day life. Students complete six units over the two years: Module 1: Development of practical skills. This module covers the practical skills that students should develop throughout the course. These practical skills can be assessed within the written examinations and within the Practical Endorsement. Module 2: Foundations in Biology. The module covers the concepts required throughout the remaining modules, such as cell structure, biological molecules, cell division and cellular organisation. Module 3: Exchange and Transport. Students study exchange surfaces, transport in animals and transport in plants. Module 4: Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease. Students will look at communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system, biodiversity and classification and evolution. Module 5: Communications, homeostasis and energy. Students will study neuronal and hormonal communication, plant and animal responses. as well as photosynthesis and respiration. Module 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems. Students will study patterns of inheritance, cloning and biotechnology, and ecosystems.

What you need to get on

Grade 6/6 in Combined Science or grade 6 in GCSE Biology. Biology has a mathematical component and a grade 5 in Mathematics is advisable.

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

  • Hampton College

    EAGLE WAY HAMPTON VALE, PETERBOROUGH, PE7 8BF

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