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Biology
Taught at Kenilworth School & Sixth Form
Exam Board: OCR
Assessment Method: Three written exams at the end of Year 13 and a practical assessment component that runs through Year 12 and Year 13.
Why Should I Follow This Course?
From the intricate molecular world inside our cells to how our body systems work and the dynamic interactions between organisms and their environment, A Level Biology is the study of life in all its rich complexity.
A Level Biology encourages curiosity and develops scientific understanding, practical dexterity and mathematical problem-solving. More than ever, we need society to fully appreciate the fragility of our planet and take daring steps towards the conservation of our natural world. A Level Biology will not only develop you as a scientist but will empower you to lead those around you into a more sustainable future.
What will I learn?
Module 1 - Development of practical skills in biology
1.1 Practical Skills assessed in a written examination
1.2 Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement
Module 2 - Foundations in biology
2.1.1 Cell structure
2.1.2. Biology molecules
2.1.3 Nucleotides and nucleic acids
2.1.4 Enzymes
2.1.5 Biological membranes
2.1.6 Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation
Module 3 - Exchange and transport
3.1.1 Exchange surfaces
3.1.2 Transport in animals
3.1.3 Transport in plants
Module 4 - Biodiversity, evolution and disease
4.1.1 Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system
4.2.1 Biodiversity
4.2.2 Classification and evolution
Module 5 - Communicaiotns, homeostatsis and energy
5.1.1. Communication and homeostatsis
5.1.2 Excretion as an example of homeostatic control
5.1.3 Neuronal communication
5.1.4 Hormonal communication
5.1.5 Plant and animal responses
5.2.1 Photosynthesis
5.2.2 Respiration
Module 6 - Genetics, evolution and ecosystems
6.1.1 Cellular control
6.1.2 Patterns of Inheritance
6.1.3 Manipulating genomes
6.2.1 Cloning and biotechnology
6.3.1 Ecosystems
6.3.2 Populations and sustainability
Where will this qualification take me?
- Medical professions
- Veterinary or dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Biomedical engineering
- Forensic Science
- Research science (Life science)
- Food Science
- Food and drink prouction
- Sports therapy and fitness
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Drug research and development
- Marine Biology
- Conservation and ecology
- Geneticist
- Environmental management
- Radiography
- Agricultral engineering
- Zoology
The transferable skills developed would also be usedful in a diverse range of careers including
- Law
- Business analysis
- Psychology
- Sociolog
Apprenticeships
- Paleontologist
- Bioltechnologist
- Countryside ranger
- Cemetery worker
- Geoscientist
- Arboricultura officer
- Greenkeeper
- Laboratory Scientist
Degrees
- Biology
- Biolchemistry
- Veterinary Science
- Medicine
- Zoology
- Midwifery
- Marine Biology
- Nursing
- Ecology
- Genetics
The Example roles and salaries below are intended as a gude only
Average Salaries
Nurse - £30,000
Midwife - £28,000
Sports Therapist - £37,000
Physiotherapist - £40,000
Pharmacist - £48,000
Radiographer - £45,000
Biologist - £44,000
Entry Requirements:
To take A Level Biology you must achieve:
At least a Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science OR at least Grade 6s in each of GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics Separate Sciences. Together with a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths.
