Post-16 Prospectus 2007/2008

Biology

AS and A2 level Biology (Salters-Nuffield) The Salters-Nuffield Biology course provides an exciting, innovative approach to teaching and learning Biology. It achieves this by developing ideas and concepts which are taught through eight contemporary topics, designed to motivate students, in the context of real life applications of Biology.

Examples of the use of basic biological principles are taken from the contexts of health and everyday living, technology and the environment. The course is supported by an exclusive dedicated website, multimedia resources and course texts. Online specifically designed activities are available to support learning in each topic as well as those to develop and support maths and ICT skills.

Biology (Salters-Nuffield) AS Level

Examination Board: Edexcel

The three compulsory modules which make up the AS level are:

Unit 1 - Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health;
Unit 2 - Development, Plants and the Environment;
Unit 3 - Coursework, based on work carried out in Units 1 and 2.

Biology (Salters- Nuffield) A2 Level

Examination Board: Edexcel

The three additional compulsory modules leading to the A2 qualification are:

Unit 4: Environment and Survival;
Unit 5: Energy, Exercise and Coordination
Unit 6: Synoptic paper.

Students are required to complete an extended investigation within Unit 5 as part of the coursework component at A2. This accounts for 10% of the final A2 examination.

Biology and Higher Education

Biology is almost always an essential requirement for higher education courses in Medicine, Dentistry; Agricultural Sciences; Anatomy; Animal Sciences; Biochemistry; Biological Sciences; Biotechnology; Chemical Engineering; Chemical Physics; Earth Sciences; Ecology; Food Science and Technology; Genetics; Geology; Human Sciences; Materials Science; Microbiology; Natural Sciences; Occupational Therapy; Pharmacology; Pharmacy; Physiotherapy and Veterinary Science.