Biology
Exam Board: AQA
STRUCTURE OF COURSE
This award is a two year A Level qualification.
Component 1 (Year 12) - Topics 1-4
Component 2 (Year 13) - Topics 1-8
ASSESSMENT
Paper 1:
Topics 1-4
Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills
91 marks - 35% of A-level - 2 hours
Paper 2:
Topics 5-8
Any content from topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills
91 marks - 35% of A-level - 2 hours
Paper 3:
Topics 1-8
Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills
78 Marks - 30% of A-level - 2 hours
CONTENT
Component 1
Biological Molecules; Cells; Organisms exchange substances with their environment; Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms.
Component 2
Energy transfers in and between organisms; Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environment; Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems; The control of gene expression.
POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
This qualification should enable students to progress on to a Biology degree or a degree that combines biology with another subject such as chemistry. To take both biology and chemistry at A Level would be essential if you wish to study for a degree in medicine or pharmacy. There are various fields of study one may wish to follow such as conservation and microbiology to name but a few
COMPLIMENTARY SUBJECTS
Related subjects include chemistry, physics, maths, physical education, geography, sociology, and psychology.