Biology

OCR : A LEVEL BIOLOGY INTRODUCTION

Biology A level is a challenging and stimulating course building and extending the topics covered at IGCSE. Many topics are studied in great detail including ecology, cell biology, genetics, respiration, conservation and diseases. The course includes practical work throughout the two year course and students attend a field trip during Year 12 to allow students to gain experience of studying the ecology of different habitats.

If a deeper understanding of how living things work, interact and survive interests you then A level Biology is for you.

At Royal Russell we follow the OCR A level course which is a two-year linear course.

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE CONTENT ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING

Module 1

Module 2 Development of Practical Skills

Foundations in Biology Biological processes (01) 100 marks 2¼ hours, written paper 37%

Module 3

Module 4 Exchange and Transport

Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease Biological diversity (02) 100 marks 2¼ hours, written paper 37%

Module 5

Module 6 Communication, Homeostasis and Energy

Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems Unified Biology (03) 70 marks 1½ hours, written paper Practical endorsement in Biology (04) (non-exam assessment) 26%

LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD

A level Biology students have progressed to study several different Biology related subjects at university. These subjects include Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, Sports Science, Pharmacy and Veterinary Nursing.