A-Level Biology
The distance learning course in A-Level Biology builds directly on the work you will have done for IGCSE or GCSE in the subject. You must have taken one or other of these exams before starting on this course, and you should ideally have achieved Grade C or better.
Key Aims of the course
The aims of the A-Level course in Biology are to enable you to:
The Syllabus and Assessment
This course prepares you for the Edexcel AS-Level syllabus 8B101/107 (AS) and 9B101/107 (A2). It is open to candidates taking their exam at international centres only.
Assessment at AS-Level is by three written papers, two of 1 hour and 15 minutes and one of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Assessment at A2-Level is by three written papers, each of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
No practical work is required in the examination itself, but you are expected to develop experimental skills, and a knowledge and understanding of experimental techniques, by carrying out a range of practical experiments and investigations. Paper 3 at both AS and A2 levels will assess your knowledge and understanding of experimental procedures and techniques that were developed when you did those experiments. You will thus need access to a well equipped and supervised laboratory while studying the course. The course will provide you with guidance with all your practical work.
The Distance Learning Course
Your study texts and your online learning file will contain everything you need to start studying right away. The course is designed specifically to cover the above syllabus. So you can be confident that you will learn everything you need to achieve a high grade in the examination.
Your Tutor and Your Assignments
Your tutor is your personal learning coach, who will be available throughout your course to provide you with detailed feedback on your assignments, and give you advice and encouragement throughout your course. You will complete assignments at regular intervals, which will help to embed your learning, and also enable you and your tutor to gauge your progress.
Completing all your assignments will hugely increase your chances of a good exam grade. When you have completed each assignment, you send it to your tutor through our online learning management system for assessment. Your tutor will provide you with rapid and detailed feedback, so you'll remain motivated throughout the course and see your skills and knowledge improving month by month.
Course Fee
Key Aims of the course
The aims of the A-Level course in Biology are to enable you to:
- develop your interest in, and enthusiasm for, biology including developing an interest in further study and careers in the subject;
- appreciate how society makes decisions about biology-related issues and how biology contributes to the success of the economy and society;
- develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works;
- develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Biology and how they relate to each other.
The Syllabus and Assessment
This course prepares you for the Edexcel AS-Level syllabus 8B101/107 (AS) and 9B101/107 (A2). It is open to candidates taking their exam at international centres only.
Assessment at AS-Level is by three written papers, two of 1 hour and 15 minutes and one of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Assessment at A2-Level is by three written papers, each of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
No practical work is required in the examination itself, but you are expected to develop experimental skills, and a knowledge and understanding of experimental techniques, by carrying out a range of practical experiments and investigations. Paper 3 at both AS and A2 levels will assess your knowledge and understanding of experimental procedures and techniques that were developed when you did those experiments. You will thus need access to a well equipped and supervised laboratory while studying the course. The course will provide you with guidance with all your practical work.
The Distance Learning Course
Your study texts and your online learning file will contain everything you need to start studying right away. The course is designed specifically to cover the above syllabus. So you can be confident that you will learn everything you need to achieve a high grade in the examination.
Your Tutor and Your Assignments
Your tutor is your personal learning coach, who will be available throughout your course to provide you with detailed feedback on your assignments, and give you advice and encouragement throughout your course. You will complete assignments at regular intervals, which will help to embed your learning, and also enable you and your tutor to gauge your progress.
Completing all your assignments will hugely increase your chances of a good exam grade. When you have completed each assignment, you send it to your tutor through our online learning management system for assessment. Your tutor will provide you with rapid and detailed feedback, so you'll remain motivated throughout the course and see your skills and knowledge improving month by month.
Course Fee