Knowsley Community College 2019 Prospectus

You will be assessed by examinations at the end of year 13 and assessments of your practical skills across year 12 and 13. “ Biology features in every aspect of our lives. If you are interested in learning more about yourself, the world you live in and the other organisms that you share the world with, then you should enjoy this subject. ” What will I study? How is it assessed? You should have five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a grade 4 in English, a grade 5 in maths and a grade 5 in science or separate sciences. Entry Requirements You will study the following: • Biological molecules • Organisms and how they exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms • How energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms and how they respond to changes in internal and external environments • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of gene expression You will also undertake practical work in the laboratory using various techniques such as: • Using microscopes to see cell division • Dissection of animal or plant systems • Investigating activity within cells What can I go on to do once I have completed this? Studying A level Biology allows you to go on to study a range of degrees at other universities or at University Centre St Helens, studying FdSc Applied Microbiology, validated by prestigious university partner, University of Chester. A level Biology is the first step to a range of interesting careers, such as zoology, medicine, nursing, forensics, pharmacology, food science, teaching and dentistry. 41 A LEVEL BIOLOGY