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Biology

at South Devon College, Paignton · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearPart time£972

What the college says

Biology is the science of life. It helps us understand the natural world - from the tiniest molecules to entire ecosystems - and the complex processes that keep us and our habitat alive. As our world faces growing challenges in health, sustainability, and the environment, the study of biology is more important than ever. A Level Biology at South Devon College offers a dynamic mix of lectures, group work, practical experiments and discussion. You'll also have the chance to take your learning beyond the classroom with fieldwork opportunities, including ecological sampling and species surveys in local woodlands and coastal areas. In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in key biological concepts. Topics include cell structure and function, biological molecules, transport systems in plants and animals, disease and immunity, biodiversity, classification and evolution. Your second year deepens this knowledge, focusing on how organisms respond and interact. You'll study photosynthesis, respiration, nervous and hormonal communication, genetics, manipulating genomes, cloning, biotechnology, ecosystems, populations and sustainability. Throughout the course, you'll also develop essential transferable skills such as problem solving, scientific research, analysis, and data interpretation. Delivered in partnership with AQA, you will also work towards the Certificate of Practical Competence, a key qualification for anyone considering a science-related degree or career. If you'r

What you need to get on

You must have a GCSE Grade 5(B) in Maths, You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in English, You must have 5 GCSEs at Grade 4(C) or above, You must have a grade 6 in GCSE or a grade 66 in GCSE Combined 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

  • Vantage Point Main Building

    Long Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EJ

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