Biology A Level
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You’ll cover a wide range of topics including the core principles of biology, genes and generic engineering, and the effects of the environment. You’ll learn to differentiate and assimilate detailed information, and to draw logical conclusions from scientific evidence.
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Further Details
Pre-requisites
None
Qualification
‘A’ Level in Biology
Support and benefits
Flexible terms times
Stepped learning approach
Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library
A Level Biology Key topics
Core Principles
Genes & Genetic Engineering
Physiology & Transport
Energy
Control & Continuity
Behaviour & Populations
The Environment
A Level Biology Course Code
H03
Technical Requirements
Basic numeric skills
GCSE Biology is desirable
Will need to purchase some basic materials to conduct experiment
ICS Support Period
18 months
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A Level Biology Outline
You’ll complete five formative assessments, either two or three coursework assignments, and six exams during your course.
Assessment Breakdown
Formative Assessments 1-6: you will complete 1 formative assessment on each of the 6 units
Exams 1-2 (AS level): each of these will take the form of a structured test which must be completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. Each is worth 15% of your overall grade.
Exam 3 (AS level): this will take the form of a structured test which must be completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is worth 12.5% of your overall grade.
Coursework Assignment 1 (AS level): practical investigations worth 7.5% of your overall grade
Exam 4 (A2 level): this will take the form of a structured test which must be completed within 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is worth 15% of your overall grade.
Exam 5a (A2 level): this will take the form of a structured test which must be completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is worth 7.5% of your overall grade.
Exam 5b (A2 level): 1 practical investigation worth 7.5% of your overall grade
Exam 6: Section A consists of a structured test, while Section B comprises data-handling questions and 1 (from a choice of 2) essay questions. This exam must be completed within 2 hours and is worth 20% of your overall grade.
Notes
Formative assessments are intended to help both you and your tutor measure your progress through the course, highlighting any areas where revision is necessary. Formative assessments do not, however, count towards your final grade.
The third coursework assignment is optional, but it is recommended that it is completed if you did not do as well in one of the previous assignments as you had hoped.
The exams are held in January and June of each year. Please note that exam fees are additional to your course fees.
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