AS Level : Biology

English Martyrs Catholic School

Anstey Lane , Leicester , Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FJ

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 September 2022

English Martyrs Catholic School

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Course Summary

Course Details

Year12:

Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills in Biology

Module 2 – Foundations in Biology – biological molecules, cell organisation and division

Module 3 – Exchange and transport – plants and animals

Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease

How will it be delivered and assessed?

June of Year 12

Breadth in Biology assesses content from all AS modules (50%) - 90 minute exam

Depth in Biology assesses content from all AS modules (50%) – 90 minute exam

Practical endorsement – reported separately and examined in the other components

Exam Board: OCR

Entry requirements

5 Grade 4’s and above to include Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Double Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics.

Your next steps...

You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses that may overlap with Biology or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in Biology, which could lead onto higher education in science related subjects or more general higher education courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to Biology such as a Doctor, Nurse, Science Technician or Marine Biologist. You could also go straight into a job as the AS GCE is a recognised qualification that will help you to develop the basic skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for.

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