Biology
Project Description
| Exam Board: | AQA |
| Core Content: | 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 (A-level only) 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments (A-level only) 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems (A-level only) 8. The control of gene expression (A-level only) |
| Assessment: | External examinations and internally assessed practical endorsement |
| College Entry Requirements: | Minimum of 5 good grades at GCSE, including English and maths at a strong pass |
| Subject Specific Requirements: | GCSE Biology grade 7, plus preferably a grade 6 or above in maths. Knowledge of scientific language. |
| Career Links: | Medicine, physiotherapy, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, nursing and midwifery, dietetics, forensics, genetics, teaching, microbiology, environmental work, food science, veterinary studies, speech therapy, animal health, |
