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Biology

at Kings Priory School, North Shields · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Biology is the science of life. Its study at both A Level and beyond provides evidence of the ability to cope with a logical discipline. Graduates in science are in high demand and have strong employment prospects in a range of areas. Apart from the study of the subject in its own right, courses are available in a range of biological sciences including the increasingly popular forensic science and biochemistry. The course builds upon study at GCSE to explore more complex concepts within animal and plant biology. A Level Biology is a two year linear course that covers a range of biological principles and concepts. It is a highly practical course that develops theoretical knowledge as well as critical thinking skills; students have to apply their understanding to a wide variety of contexts. In Year 12, students will cover the following topics: biological molecules, cells, exchange in organisms and genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. In Year 13, students will develop their thinking to cover the following topics: Energy transfers, how organisms respond to change, genetics, populations/evolution and the control of gene expression. The content and work demand is the same in both Year 12 and Year 13.

What you need to get on

Candidates selecting A Level Biology need to have an 7,7 or 7,6 for dual award science; we will consider students with a Grade 6 in the Biology component in the Triple Award course and a Grade 6 in Maths. This course requires a high level of understanding of the basic scientific processes and without this entry grade candidates find this subject particularly demanding and struggle to progress. Ideally they should also have a good understanding of Chemistry as there is a biochemical component to the course. Whilst it is unnecessary to study Mathematics at A Level, students will need a 6 grade in GCSE Mathematics as the course incorporates a range of high level mathematical skills.

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

  • Kings Priory School

    Huntingdon Place, North Shields, NE30 4RF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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