AS/A2 level Biology

Full Time

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Course Code

QMS3YS11/BAFAP

Course Level

Level 3

Where will this course lead?

This excellent and exciting course is ideal for you if you enjoy biology and want to study it in more depth. It leads to a qualification that will allow progression to a wide variety of opportunities including medicine, pharmacy, biomedical science and veterinary medicine.

What will I study?

As Level
Cell biology, Lungs, Blood
Xylem and phloem
Biochemistry DNA and enzymes,
Diet, health and diseases,
Biodiversity and evolution.
Making observations, recording accurate measurements, analysing and evaluating results.
A2 Level
Excretion
Photosynthesis and respiration
Genetics and biotechnology
Ecosystems and behaviour
Making observations, recording accurate measurements, analysing and evaluating results.
A detailed specification of the course is available at www.ocr.org.uk

How will this course be delivered?

There will be four taught sessions per week totalling five hours of tuition. The course includes active learning and weekly practical work as aspects of the learning experience.

What qualifications will I get?

GCE A2 Level Biology

How will I be assessed?

There will be a one hour examination paper carrying 30% of the AS marks in January. In the summer there will be a one hour 45 minute paper carrying 50% of the AS marks. Candidates also complete two or three practical tasks set by OCR and marked in college, carrying 20% of the AS marks. The pattern of assessment is similar for A2 biology.

How do I get a place on the course?

A level programme application and interview.

What are the entry requirements?

A-Levels are part of a 2 year full time programme which will require 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, generally from national Curriculum subjects and normally including both English and Mathematics and an average point score of 5. Also a successful interview where we will require current academic references and reports.

Subject specific requirements for Biology include GCSE Grade C or above in Core and Additional Science or single Science Biology, English and Mathematics.

What else do I need to know?

You will be expected to attend all classes punctually and complete homework regularly.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

If you are successful on this course, you will be able to continue studying at university or proceed directly to employment.

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

Students will be required to purchase a recommended text book with CD ROM. A revision guide is also available.

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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