A-Level Biology

What will I be learning?

You will complete 6 modules as part of the OCR Biology A course. This will include

Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology
Module 2 – Foundations in biology
Module 3 – Exchange and transport
Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease
Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy
Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed at the end of the two years and the table below provides an overview of the format and what is included.

Paper	Modules	No. of Marks	Time	% of total A-Level
Biological processes (01)	1,2,3,5	100 marks	2 hour 15 minutes written paper	37%
Biological diversity (02)	1,2,4,6	100 marks	2 hour 15 minutes written paper	37%
Unified biology (03)	1,2,3,4,5,6	70 marks	1 hour 30 minutes written paper	26%

You are also required to complete the Practical Endorsement which consists of practical work and is judged as a Pass or Fail. This does not count towards your final grade, but the content is examined in all papers.

Independent study opportunities

Independent work is essential and you will be guided to resources that will help with this. This includes access to online resources such as Kerboodle and Biological Science Review. You will also have access to textbooks both hard copies as well as online versions.

What resources do I need?

You will be provided with resources needed for theory and practical lessons.

Will I go on any trips?

It is our hope that we will resume Biology field trips in the near future.

What careers could this lead on to?

Marine Biology, Wildlife warden, Veterinary nursing, Medicine, Biochemistry, Journalism, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Botany, Archaeology, Politics, Microbiology