Biology - A2
About this course
The Biology A2 course follows on from AS Biology and covers the following subjects:
- Energy
- Homeostasis and the Environment
- Variation
- Inheritance and Options
- Practical exam
Completing this second one-year programme will give you a full A level in Biology.
What you will study
Unit 3: Energy, Homeostasis and the Environment
June external exam - 2hr written paper (25% of total A-level)
- ATP and photosynthesis
- Respiration
- Microbiology
- Populations and Ecosystems
- Human Impact
- Homeostasis and the Kidney
- Nervous system
Unit 4: Variation, Inheritance and Options
June external exam - 2hr written paper (25% of total A-level)
- Sexual reproduction in humans and plants
- Inheritance
- Variation and Evolution
- Application of Reproduction and Genetics
- Option A: Immunology and Disease
Unit 5: Practical exam
External assessment of practical skills during the course (10% of total A-level)
Course fee per year
Exam Fee: £60.00
Part-time enrolment fee: £30.00
Course Fee: £430.00
Entry requirements
Successful completion of AS Biology programme.
Course times
17:45-20:45 Tuesday
Teaching and assessment
- Two written exams and practical assessment
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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Career prospects & further study
On completion of the A Level programme, the majority of our students progress onto universities across the country and beyond. Based on this course, there are many options but below are just a few examples of degree programmes you could go on to study at University:
- Biochemistry
- Cell Structure and Function
- Environmental Issues
- Evolution and Biodiversity
- Habitat Ecology
- Human Physiology
- Marine and Terrestrial
- Ecology
- Medicine
- Molecular Methodology for
- Biologists
- Plant Science
- Principles of Genetics
Need to know
Our A Level Scholars Programme
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