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Courses
Biology
A Level OCR A
WHY CHOOSE BIOLOGY?
Biology is the study of life. This course will give
students a fundamental grounding in many
areas of Biology ranging from mammalian
anatomy to modern genetics and ecology.
The course is designed to help you develop
essential scientific skills such as evaluation,
application and communication. Students
will build practical skills across two years
developing a portfolio of work.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
2x 135 minute papers and 1x 90 minute paper.
There is also a practical skills endorsement
which will involve a portfolio of practical work.
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 5 in GCSE Maths on the higher paper +
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or English
Literature +
l Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science (Grade
5-5 on the higher paper will be considered at
the discretion of the subject leader)
or
l Grade 5 in GCSE Maths on the higher paper +
l Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or English
Literature +
l Grade 6 in GCSE Biology and a Grade 6 in
another Science (grade 5 on the higher paper
will be considered by the subject leader)
l
I found it to be a challenging but very
rewarding subject. It’s very enjoyable
and the teachers are fantastic and very
supportive! Edie
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