24878
BIOAL1
PATHWAY
Science
Course Details
This course will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers in bioscience.
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
Exam board – AQA
What are the entry requirements?
5 GCSEs at 5 and above. Higher entry requirements are required for those wishing to study 4 A Levels.
You will need GCSE Maths at 6 and Science at 66.
What are the modules and units?
– Biological Molecules and Cells
– Organisms Exchange Substances with Their Environment
– Genetics
– Energy Transfers Between Organisms
– Organisms Respond to Changes in Their Environment
– Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems – unsure if this is the module name or a repetition
– The Control of Gene Expression
What about careers?
Future careers could include: Biomedical Research Scientists, Biotechnologist, Dentist, Doctor, Marine Biologist, Midwife, Nurse and many more.