25100
BIOAL1
PATHWAY
STEM Science Technology & Maths
Course Details
This course provides students with the knowledge,understanding, and skills needed to make meaningful connections with the living world. As a broad and diverse subject, Biology offers opportunities to explorespecific areas of interest and opens the door to a widerange of exciting careers in the biosciences.
How is this course assessed?
This course will be assessed through external examinations at the end of the second year.
Which other courses does this combine well with?
Chemistry, Geography, Maths, Physics and Psychology.
What is the Qualification?
Qualification – A Level Biology
Level – A Level
What are the entry requirements?
In addition to A Levelrequirements (page 17), students need GCSE Maths at 6 and Science at 66.
What are the modules and units?
– Biological Molecules and Cells Genetics, Populations and Ecosystems
– Organisms exchange substances with their environment
– Genetics
– Energy transfers between organisms
– Organisms respond to changes in their environment
– Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems
– The control of gene expression
What about careers?
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION – Progress into Medicine, Health Care, or Sciencerelated field at university.
EMPLOYMENT PROGRESSION – Future careers could include: Biomedical Research Scientists, Biotechnologist, Dentist, Doctor, Marine Biologist, Midwife, Nurse and many more.