Course Level: A Level GCE
Exam Board: OCR
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Entry requirements: 5 GCSE's Grade 6 or above including grade 7 in Biology and 6 in Chemistry/Physics or 76 in Combined Science
Watch the following video from the Science Department which runs our Biology Course:
Course Description
Content is split into six teaching modules:
Module 1 - Development of practical skills in Biology
Module 2 - Foundations in Biology
Module 3 - Exchange & transport
Module 4 - Biodiversity, evolution and disease
Module 5 - Communication, homeostasis and energy
Module 6 - Genetics, evolution and ecosystems
Component 01 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5
Component 02 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6
Component 03 assesses content from all modules 1 to 6
Career Pathways
Biology A level is a well-respected qualification, leading to range of university course and Higher apprenticeships.
Job Opportunities
An A level in biology could lead to a wide range of courses and careers including Medicine, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Environmental Science, Physiology, as well as careers in more broadly related areas such as the food industry.
Further Reading
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce/as-a-level-gce-biology-a-h020-h420-from-2015/
A Level Biology A for OCR Student Book (Science a Level for Ocr) Paperback– 10 Sep 2015by Ann Fullick (Author), Jo Locke (Author), Paul Bircher (Author)
