BIOLOGY
What is the course about?
Development and understanding of essential concepts in Biology. The understanding of scientific methods, an awareness of advances in technology, a recognition of the issue of Biology in society.
What will I learn?
AS and A Level specifications in Biology should encourage students to:
- develop essential knowledge and understanding of concepts of Biology, and the skills needed for the use of these in new and changing situations;
- develop an understanding of scientific methods;
- be aware of advances in technology, including information technology, relevant to Biology;
- recognize the value and responsible use of Biology in society;
- sustain and develop their enjoyment of, and interest in Biology.
The units are:
unit 1 – Core principles.
unit 2 – Genes & genetic engineering.
unit 3 – Physiology and transport.
When does the course start?
The course starts in September of each year.
How do I attend?
Normal daytime attendance.
Who is the awarding Body?
AQA
How long does the course last?
The course is taught as a one year programme.
What can i do next?
You may progress to A2 level.
AS and A2 levels are recognised qualifications for a wide range of courses in Higher Education.
Are there any entry requirements?
GCSE Double Award Science Grades A*-C
GCSE Biology Grades A*-C
Are there any other requirements?
Scientific calculator
How is the course assessed?
3 module exams + 1 piece of assessed coursework.
How much does the course cost?
All students who are joining a full time course and are under 19
years of age on the 1st September as their course commences, will not be
required to pay tuition fees or examination fees.
Otherwise: To be confirmed.
Are there any exam fees?
Exam fees are not payable by 16-19 year olds sitting these units
for the first time.
Mature students will be advised as to the exam fees when enrolling prior to the
start of the course.
Whom should I contact for advice?
Mrs F Cooke or Miss S McVeigh,
Tollbar B & E College
Station Road
New Waltham
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN36 4RZ
Tel: 01472 500505
Sue Quantick, Ext: 496 (quantickse@grimsby.ac.uk)
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Nuns Corner
Laceby Road
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN34 5BQ
Tel: 01472 311222
Minicom (for hearing impaired/deaf): 01472 315532
Equal opportunities (statement)
The N.E.Lincs Sixth Form College Partnership guarantees to deal fairly with and effectively with all students, staff and visitors and offer equality of opportunity on the basis of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. Students have the right to expect that this will apply to them without prejudice or discrimination and that they also have the obligation to deal fairly and effectively with other students and staff regardless of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. The Partnership will endeavour to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, Part IV, which requires public bodies to make every effort to support persons with disability.
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