Bredon School Sixth Form Course Prospectus 2022-23

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AQA AS/A Level Biology

Course Contact: Mrs Saunders Assessment: 100% Exam Progression: Obtain UCAS points A Level Biology has been developed so that the subject content is relevant to the real world, this makes it engaging for pupils at the same time as making its content useful and relevant as a stepping stone for future Higher Education courses.

“I found that the practicals in the Lower Sixth were much more hands on, from dissecting hearts to attaining pure samples of DNA, to viewing the respiratory system of a locus that I had dissected myself.” - Sixth Form pupil

The content of the course is designed to support and inspire pupils and aims to develop a genuine passion for biology. You will study a broad range of topics including both plant and animal biology. Although this course is assessed by examinations it is also a practical course where pupils can learn new practical techniques and develop their practical skills. How is the course structured and graded? Year 1 (AS Level) Two 90 minute exams of equal weighting, including short and extended questions and including detail on Required Practicals carried out during the course. Year 2 (A Level) Three 90 minute exams of equal weighting, including short and extended questions and including detail on Required Practicals carried out during the course. Practical Endorsement Pupils will carry out 12 Required Practicals throughout the two year course. These will be assessed by their teacher and if requirements are met the student will receive a Practical Endorsement certificate which is recognised by universities and employers. What could this course lead to? This well respected A Level course can lead to a diverse range of careers as well as gaining UCAS points for further study at university. The practical skills gained in this course are respected by employers from a diverse range of industries including Medicine and Healthcare, Agriculture, Sport and Fitness and Engineering.

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Uniformed Services Diploma, Level 3, NCFE

2min
pages 50-52

Entry to the Uniformed Services, Level 2 Diploma, NCFE

1min
page 49

Travel and Tourism, BTEC Level 2

1min
page 48

Sport, Physical Activity and Outdoor Learning, Level 3 Certificate, NCFE

1min
pages 46-47

Religious Studies, A Level, Edexcel

1min
page 45

Science. National Extended Certificate in Applied Science, BTEC Level 3, Pearson

1min
page 44

Politics, A Level, Edexcel

1min
page 43

Photography, AS/A Level, OCR

1min
pages 40-41

Physics, A Level, AQA

1min
page 42

Performing Arts, BTEC Level 1/ Level 2

1min
page 39

Music, GCSE, Edexcel

1min
page 38

Mechanical Engineering and Maintenance, Bredon School Certificate

1min
page 37

Mathematics, AS/A Level, Edexcel

1min
page 36

Mathematics, GCSE Re-sit, Edexcel

1min
page 34

Hospitality, BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma

1min
page 32

Mathematics Number and Measure, Level 1, Edexcel

1min
page 35

Graphic Communications, AS/A Level

1min
pages 30-31

History, A Level, OCR

1min
page 33

Geography, AS/A Level, AQA

1min
page 29

Film Studies, A Level, OCR

1min
page 28

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), Level 3

1min
page 27

English, Re-sit IGCSE or Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills

1min
page 26

Engineering, BTEC First Award Level 2, Edexcel

1min
pages 24-25

Citizenship, GCSE, Edexcel

1min
page 22

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Level 3-4

1min
page 21

Countryside and Environment, BTEC Level 2

1min
page 23

Childcare and Education, Level 3 Certificate, CACHE

1min
page 19

Cisco Networking Essentials (Level 2) & CompTIA A+ (Level 3), Industry Certification

1min
page 20

Child Development and Care, Level 2 Award, CACHE

1min
page 18

Business Studies, Level 3 Technical Certificate/ Extended Certificate, OCR

2min
pages 16-17

Art & Design, AS/A Level

1min
pages 12-13

Choosing your options

1min
page 6

Biology, A Level, AQA

1min
page 15

Animal Care, First Award, BTEC Level 1/2

1min
page 11

Course levels

1min
page 7

Welcome from the Head of Sixth Form

2min
pages 4-5

ASDAN Level 2 Land Based Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE

1min
page 14

Welcome from the Headmaster

1min
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