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GCSE Biology

Depending on their SAT results, students will take either AQA GCSE Biology, (which is made up of all three of the Biology units), or AQA Core and Additional Science B (which covers just the first two units, B1 and B2):

For more information visit www.aqa.org.uk

Advanced level Biology

In the sixth-form, the Biology Department will be offering two qualifications – A level Biology from WJEC, and the Cambridge Pre-U from CIE.

WJEC AS/A2 Biology 2071/3071

What is it?

Advanced level Biology is a basis for the study of Biological processes in both animals and plants. It is wide ranging in its coverage and builds on a students enjoyment and interest in how the living world works. The study of Biology is rigorous and can be challenging, combining a wide range of study skills.
The course can be studied as a stand alone AS, or as a full A level qualification.

Who is it for?

The course is aimed at anybody who has enjoyed their studies of Biology at GCSE and wishes to extend this for a further one or two years.
Advanced level Biology is an ideal subject to allow access into higher education in both biological and other non-biology based subjects.

Further details
For full course details contact www.wjec.co.uk

CIE Cambridge Pre-U Biology

What is it?
The Cambridge Pre-U Biology diploma is an exciting new post-16 qualification. It prepares students with the skills and knowledge they need to make a success of their subsequent studies at university.
This inspiring and challenging course mixes rigorous academic study with a range of skills that encourage well-informed, independent and open-minded individuals.

Who is it for?

The course is aimed at those who intend going onto university to study Biology related courses, including Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary Sciences. It is a two year course and as such cannot be taken as an AS.
The nature of the course makes it more suited to the most able students.

Further details

For full details about the course structure and content:
www.cie.org.uk/qualifications

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