AS/A2 in Biology

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AS/A2 in Biology

Tameside College
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Duration:1 Year Fee: Under 24 year old :
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

If you are studying at Level 1 or 2 AND you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria tuition fees will be waived. (Registration Fees will still apply). If you are studying at Level 3 AND you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria AND are aged between 19 and 23, tuition fees will be waived. Tuition fees will not be waived for students aged over 23 studying a Level 3 or higher course, however these students may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Course Content: Biology uses examples from around the planet to explain why organisms have the structures found in their cells and bodies and why populations be…

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Duration:1 Year Fee: Under 24 year old :
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

If you are studying at Level 1 or 2 AND you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria tuition fees will be waived. (Registration Fees will still apply). If you are studying at Level 3 AND you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria AND are aged between 19 and 23, tuition fees will be waived. Tuition fees will not be waived for students aged over 23 studying a Level 3 or higher course, however these students may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Course Content: Biology uses examples from around the planet to explain why organisms have the structures found in their cells and bodies and why populations behave the way they do.

Over the course of the AS Level you will study topics including Biology of disease; Variety of Living Organisms and investigative and practical skills

Over the A Level year, you will learn about: Populations and environments; Control in cells and in organisms and Investigative and practical skills. Entry Qualification: A minimum 5 GCSEs at C or above including Maths, English and Double Science. Special Features: It is good in combination with other sciences. A demanding, rigorous, academic subject for those determined to succeed in higher education. Course Format: You will learn by taking notes, making power point presentations, producing leaflets, researching and preparing for discussions, essay writing, completing practical experiments, model making and creating posters. You will practice past exam questions.

You will be assessed by formal examination with written papers in January and June, and a practical examination in April. Internal assessment is through end of topic essays, exam questions and learning checks alongside short tests and contribution in class. Progression: Students who wish to progress onto A2 Biology must achieve grade D at AS Level.

This A Level is essential for Medicine, Veterinary Science, Nursing and Physiotherapy. Life science degree holders become some of the most highly employed post graduates.

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