BIOLOGY OVERVIEW
How is the course assessed?
Biology is a popular A level subject, whether combined with other sciences and Mathematics or Geography. Biology is a preferred subject for medical, veterinary and pharmaceutical careers. It is obviously necessary for continued university studies in Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Ecology, Psychology and all related disciplines.
Module 1 Development of practical skills in Biology (planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation) Module 2 Foundation Biology • Cells • Biological molecules Module 3 Exchange and transport • Exchange surfaces • Transport in animals • Transport in plants
Head of Department Mr M T Pilkington
Examination Board OCR
Specification H420
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Assessment consists of three examination papers (Biological processes, Biological diversity and Unified Biology) totalling six hours.
Entry requirements A GCSE grade 7 in Biology or in Science and Additional Science is the minimum required to apply for Biology A level
Module 4 Biodiversity, evolution and disease • Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system • Biodiversity • Classification and evolution Module 5 Communication, homeostasis and energy • Excretion as an example of homeostatic control • Neural communication • Hormonal communication • Plant and animal responses • Photosynthesis • Respiration
Module 6 Genetics, evolution and ecosystems • Cellular control • Patterns of inheritance • Manipulating genomes • Cloning and biotechnology • Ecosystems • Populations and sustainability
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