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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield)

at Cromwell Community College, Chatteris · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course offers a broad coverage of Biological processes in both plants and animals along with detailed investigation into more cutting edge areas such as the use of stem cells and forensic science. The course consists of 3 units in year 1 and 3 in year 2. In year 1, both Units 1 and 2 are assessed through written examination of 1 hour 15 minutes, each constituting 40%. Unit 3 is internally marked and then moderated by Edexcel; this constitutes 20%. Units 4 and 5 are assessed through written examination of 1 hour 30 minutes, each constituting 20% towards the entire A-Level. Unit 6 is internally marked and then moderated by Edexcel; this constitutes 10% towards the entire A-Level.

What you need to get on

You will need a grade 6 in biology, or combined science at GCSE and a grade 6 in mathematics

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

  • Cromwell Community College

    Wenny Road, Chatteris, PE16 6UU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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