Students of our Edexcel International Advanced Level in Biology will develop their knowledge and understanding of the different areas of biology and how they interrelate, looking at how biology contributes to the success of the economy and society. This gives you access to a wide range of university courses such as those in the fields of medicine, biomedical sciences, dentistry, orthotics, and veterinary medicine.
What I should consider before enrolling
A level Biology builds directly on the subject knowledge studied at IGCSE/GCSE (or equivalent). We recommend our students have a grade B or 6 at IGCSE/GCSE to cope with the subject content. There is a strong maths content in the course, and we recommend you have a grade B or 6 in maths. All students undertaking A levels must also have IGCSE in English Language at Grade C or 4 (or equivalent qualification).
Biology
Year 1 (AS Level)
Course Content and Examinations
Unit 1
Molecules, Diet, Transport and Health (code WBI11/01) worth 40% of the AS grade and 20% of the overall A level grade. (1 hour and
30 minutes).
Unit 2
Cells, Development, Biodiversity and Conservation (code WBI12/01) worth 40% of the AS grade and 20% of the overall A level grade. (1 hour and 30 minutes)
Unit 3
Practical Skills in Biology I (code WBI13/01) worth 20% of the AS grade and 10% of the overall A level grade. (1 hour and 20 minutes).
Biology
Year 2 (A Level)
Course Content and Examinations
Unit 4
Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity (code WBI14/01) worth 40% of the A2 grade and 20% of the overall A level grade.
(1 hour and 45 minutes)
Unit 5
Respiration, Internal Environment, Coordination and Gene Technology (code WBI15/01) worth 40% of the A2 grade and 20% of the
overall A level grade. (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Unit 6
Practical Skills in Biology II (code WBI16/01) worth 20% of the A2 grade and 10% of the overall A level grade. (1 hour and 20 minutes).
You can find more information from the following website:
Biology Specification
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