You will need 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including GCSE Science and Mathematics at Grade C (or above) and English (preferably at C or above), or equivalent qualifications at the appropriate level. You will also need to attend an interview at College.
Please contact the Sixth Form Centre on 01527 572960.
Complete the application form on-line, from the prospectus or request a form from Reception at either Redditch or Bromsgrove campus (01527 570020).
Once you have decided which A Levels to do, you can apply by doing one of the following:
This course provides a sound foundation through the study of fundamental biological principles whilst exploring modern applications of biology. The specification emphasises the way in which scientists work, outlining contributions of science to modern society.
The course is suitable for students who enjoy;
Unit 1: Biology and Disease
How digestive and gas exchange systems may be affected by communicable and non-communicable diseases and how a knowledge of basic biology allows us to understand the symptoms of disease and interpret data relating to risk factors.
Unit 2: The Variety of Living Organisms
The influence of genetic and environmental factors on intraspecific variation
* How the variety of life is reflected in similarities and differences in its biochemical basis and cellular organisation
* How size and metabolic rate affect an organism's requirements and give rise to adaptations.
Unit 3: Practical and Investigative Skills
* Practical work in the contexts of Units 1 and 2
* Assessment of implementing skills on practical work as a whole
* Assessment by AQA-set tasks, to reduce the burden on teachers and students.
Unit 4: Populations and Environment
Unit 5: Control in cells and in Organisms
Unit 6: Practical and Investigative Skills
Pursuing a career in biology can be immensely rewarding and exciting. Studying biology teaches us to ask questions, make observations, evaluate evidence, and solve problems. Biologists learn how living things work, how they interact with one another, and how they evolve. They may study cells under a microscope, insects in a rainforest, viruses that affect human beings, plants in a greenhouse, or lions in the African grasslands. Their work increases our understanding about the natural world in which we live and helps us address issues of personal well being and worldwide concern, such as environmental depletion, threats to human health, and maintaining viable and abundant food supplies.
