Biology A Level
The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Rd, Ashford , Kent, TN24 0QJ
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*
Open Evening - Thursday 11th January 2024 6pm - 8pm
Applications Open - Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Applications Close - Friday 26th January 2024
Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved
At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary
.How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices from the 3rd January 2024
Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk
Course Summary
Developed in conjunction with leading subject experts from the University of York Science Education Group, in collaboration with schools, universities and biological scientists, the SNAB course offers a contextled approach to A level Biology designed to stimulate scientific interest and enquiry.
Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk
Topic 2: Genes and Health
Topic 3: Voice of the Genome
Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources
Topic 5: On the Wild Side
Topic 6: Immunity, Infection and Forensics
Topic 7: Run for Your Life
Topic 8: Grey Matter
Further information on the content of these topics can be found in the specification which can be download from the Edexcel examination board website.
The course is fully supported by an extensive online resource at http://www.activelearn.com
Course Details
Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk
Topic 2: Genes and Health
Topic 3: Voice of the Genome
Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources
Topic 5: On the Wild Side
Topic 6: Immunity, Infection and Forensics
Topic 7: Run for Your Life
Topic 8: Grey Matter
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Paper 1: The Natural Environment and Species Survival – a 2hour paper examining Topics 16. The paper may include multiplechoice, short open, open response, calculations and extended writing questions.
Paper 2: Energy, Exercise and Coordination – a 2hour paper examining Topics 14 and 78. The question format is the same as in Paper 1.
Paper 3: General and Practical Applications in Biology – a 2hour paper examining Topics 18. The paper will include synoptic questions which may be based on two or more topics.
A prerelease article will underpin one exam question. All three papers will be taken at the end of the course for first assessment in summer 2019. They each have the same weighting.
Science Practical Endorsement – specific competency in a range of practical skills will be assessed internally by the teacher and a pass or fail awarded. The Endorsement will not contribute to the overall grade for this qualification.
Entry requirements
GCSE grade 6 in Biology OR GCSE Combined Science grade 7,7. GCSE grade 6 in English and Mathematics is essential.
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