A Level Biology A

A-level Biology enables students to develop relevant practical skills alongside essential knowledge of a range of biological concepts and scientific methods. Students explore key concepts in biology including: genetics, evolution and ecosystems; biodiversity, evolution and disease; communication, homeostasis and energy and exchange and transport. The practical endorsement allows students to develop a good set of skills in the laboratory through experimental activities that support the teaching of each topic.

Full details of the course, its aims and objectives and methods of assessment can be accessed via:

OCR A-level Biology A (H420) Specification

Three exams and a practical endorsement.

Paper 1 – 2hrs 15mins - Biological Processes (37%)

Paper 2 – 2hrs 15mins - Biological Diversity (37%)

Paper 3 – 1hr 30mins - Unified Biology (26%)

Practical Endorsement – A set of practical experiments are covered during the course. A pass/fail grade is achieved and is reported separately from the final A-level grade.

Our entry requirements are as follows:

• 5 x GCSEs at minimum Grade 4

• GCSE Grade 4 in English and Mathematics

• GCSE Grade 5 in an academically relevant qualification to the chosen A-level subject

Higher education and career pathways supported by A-level Biology include:

• Biomedical Science

• Medicine

• Dentistry

• Environmental Science

• Marine Biologist