Biology
at Longcroft School and Sixth Form College, Beverley · sixth form college
What the college says
In Year 13 the topics you will study are: Energy transfers in and between organisms Organisms respond to change in their internal and external environments Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems The control of gene expression Biology is a practical subject. Throughout the course you will carry out practical activities, including: Using microscopes to see cell division Dissection of animal or plant systems Aseptic technique to study microbial growth
What you need to get on
Students should have obtained between A* and B in GCSE Biology. They should also have a B grade in Maths. Double Award students should, ideally, have achieved an A grade for Additional Science and at least a B grade for Core 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
Longcroft School & Sixth Form College
Burton Road, Beverley, HU17 7EJ
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