
BIOLOGY is an introduction to the way life on our planet works. It’s an essential for those planning to pursue a career in medicine, work with animals or in the marine environment.
A Level Biology
Course code: 7402
Delivery method: Online, Classroom and Paper Based
Course duration: 24 Months
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: AQA A Level Biology
Awarding body: AQA
Taking A Level Biology with Castle School is an introduction to the way life on our planet works. It’s an essential for those planning to pursue a career in medicine, work with animals or in the marine environment. This qualification opens doors to higher education, and is lasting proof on your CV of this level of intensive learning.
During this A Level Biology course you will explore biological molecules, genetic information and energy transfers you will go on to understand how this impacts how organisms respond to their environment, genetic populations and the control of gene expressions.
Upon successful completion of the exam and practical assessments (as administered by AQA), you will have achieved an internationally recognised AQA A Level Biology.
Understanding of how biological molecules and cells are formed and interact
Understanding this demanding subject in context
Applying the scientific methodology in biology
Developing critical thinking skills
This course is divided into 3 units:
Unit 1: Topics 1 to 4
Written examination: 2 hours. 35% of A Level. 91 Marks (76 from short and long answer questions, 15 from extended response questions)
Unit 2: Topics 5 to 8
Written examination: 2 hours. 35% of A Level. 91 Marks (76 from short and long answer questions, 15 from extended response questions)
Unit 3: Topics 1 to 8
Written examination: 2 hours. 30% of A Level. 78 Marks (38 from structured questions including practical techniques, 15 from critical analysis of given experimental data, 25 marks from one essay with a choice of two titles)
Unit 1:
Topic 1: Biological molecules
Topic 2: Cells
Topic 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment
Topic 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
Unit 2:
Topic 5: Energy transfers in and between organisms
Topic 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
Topic 7: Genetic populations, evolution and ecosystems
Topic 8: The control of gene expressions
Unit 3:
All topics 1 – 8 shown above