Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Grade 6 in GCSE
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Entry Requirements • Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in GCSE Biology/Grade 6 -6 in Combined Sciences • To study two Science subjects at A level you require at least one Grade 7 from one of the subjects.
Why study A level Biology? • Biology is all about how the world around us is interlinked and you will study processes that are fundamental to lots of different life forms. • Extends from the GCSE Biology content • Whether you decide to take Biology further and pursue a scientific degree or not, in completing the course you will have gained many transferrable skills like logical thinking, problem solving and working as a team. • The latter will be particularly apparent as you complete the 12 required practicals on the course, receiving a practical endorsement to use for university applications etc.
The course Specification https: //tinyurl. com/y 74 ljcp 3
The course 1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms 5. Energy transfers in and between organisms (Y 13) 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments (Y 13) 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems (Y 13) 8. The control of gene expression (Y 13)
What can this course lead to? • A Level Biology, often in conjunction with other science • • • • based subjects, can lead to the following types of degree course: Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry Bio-Engineering Dentistry Earth Sciences Environmental Science Geology Medical Science Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physiotherapy Sports Science Veterinary Science
Career Opportunities Studying Biology at A-level or degree opens up plenty of career opportunities, such as: • Research Scientist • Bio-Engineer • Clinical Biochemist • Pharmacologist • Doctor • Dentist • Nature Conservation Officer • Forensic Scientist • Environmental Consultant • Higher Education Lecturer or Secondary School Teacher • Science or Medical Writer
Revision/Course resources ü Provide transition work (to help build on GCSE knowledge) ü A level Biology drop ins after school ü Practical skills booklet For further information on the course, please see Mr Clynes