GCE A Level in Biology
at Wykham Park, Banbury · other provider
What the college says
The course is taught over two years. The exams at the end of the second year make up 100% of the A-Level grade and can cover any topic of the full two years. There is no coursework now, but there is a separate qualification for the practical endorsement. Developing practical skills is an integral part of the course and they are used to make sure students are confident with the techniques and understanding of the Biology. The course is broken up into 8 teaching units across 2 years. The units studied are:
What you need to get on
Course entry requirements: Science Grade 6-6 or GCSE Biology Grade 6
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
Banbury Aspirations Campus Sixth Form
Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY
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