Biology - AS
About this course
The Biology AS Level programme is a one-year course of study, which follows the WJEC specification and contains two written units:
- Unit 1: Basic Biochemistry and Cell Organisation
- Unit 2: Biodiversity and Physiology of Body Systems
What you will study
Unit 1: Basic Biochemistry and Cell Organisation
- Biological compounds
- Cell structure
- Cell membranes and transport
- Enzymes
- DNA and inheritance
June external exam - 1hr 30m written paper
Unit 2: Biodiversity and Physiology of Body Systems
- Evolution
- Gas Exchange
- Transport Mechanisms
- Nutrition
June external exam - 1hr 30m written paper
Course fee per year
Exam Fee: £60.00
Course Fee: £460.00
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade A* - C to include English and Maths; minimum grades BB in GCSE Double Science (or Grade C in GCSE Biology Higher) . Mature learners without these qualifications may be accepted after an interview with the subject tutor.
Course times
17:45 - 20:45 Wednesday
Teaching and assessment
- Two written exams
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
- 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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