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A' Level Biology New Specification

Online Course (AQA)


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Summary

Price
£345 inc VAT
Or £57.50/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
24 months · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately
  • Tutor is available to students
  • TOTUM card included in price What's this?

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Overview

This A' Level Biology Course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain a knowledge and understanding of this subject or for anyone who wishes to study at a higher level at University and gain UCAS points. You will also find this course extremely valuable if you are looking for a progression route for further training whilst employed.

Description

On this course you will studythe following core content:

  1. Biological molecules
  2. Cells
  3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment
  4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
  5. Energy transfers in and between organisms
  6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
  7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
  8. The control of gene expression

AS Level

Paper 1 will cover content from topics 1-4

Paper 2 will cover content from topics 1-4

Assessment of practical skills in this AS specification will be by written exams only.

A' Level

Paper 1 will cover content from topics 1-4

Paper 2 will cover content from topics 5-8

Paper 3 will cover content from topics 1-8

Practical assessments have been divided into those that can be assessed in written exams and those that can only be directly assessed whilst students are carrying out experiments.

A-level grades will be based only on marks from written exams.

A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A-level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills that are not assessable in written exams.

This A' Level specification will be available for first teaching from September 2015

Requirements

It is recommended that students should be educated to GCSE Grade C or equivalent and have a reasonable standard of literacy. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

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Kelly asked:

Hi, I was wondering where the exam centres are based and how much they cost? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Kelly, Please could you let us know where you are based.

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Elaine asked:

Hello, Do your prices for this course include exams? How are the exams carried out? Thanks, Elaine

Answer:

Hi Elaine Thank you for your enquiry. Your enrolment fee does not include the cost of your exams and you will be required to sit these at an approved centre. We will provide you with details of these. Kind regards Student Support

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teacher asked:

Would this course be suitable for a Biology teacher wishing to refresh their Biology knowledge with the help of a tutor?

Answer:

Hi Thank you for your email. Are you working as a Biology Tutor at the moment or have you been out of the education system for a while? We look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Student Support

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

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