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Biology is an introduction to the way life on our planet works. It’s an essential for those planning to pursue a career in medicine, work with animals or in the marine environment. This qualification opens doors to higher education, and is lasting proof on your CV of this level of intensive learning.
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Course code: 9700
Delivery method: Online
Course duration: 24 Months. However you can complete the course in a year or less.
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: CIE A Level Biology
Awarding body: CIE
Biology is an introduction to the way life on our planet works. It’s an essential for those planning to pursue a career in medicine, work with animals or in the marine environment. This qualification opens doors to higher education, and is lasting proof on your CV of this level of intensive learning.
During this A Level Biology course you will explore biological molecules, genetic information and energy transfers you will go on to understand how this impacts how organisms respond to their environment, genetic populations and the control of gene expressions.
Upon successful completion of the exam and practical assessments (as administered by CIE), you will have achieved an internationally recognised CIE A Level Biology.
This course has the following main themes:
Cells as the units of life
A cell is the basic unit of life and all organisms are composed of one or more cells. There are two fundamental types of cell: prokaryotic and eukaryotic.
Biochemical processes
Cells are dynamic: biochemistry and molecular biology help to explain how and why cells function as they do.
DNA, the molecule of heredity
Cells contain the molecule of heredity, DNA. Heredity is based on the inheritance of genes.
Natural selection
Natural selection is the major mechanism to explain the theory of evolution.
Organisms in their environment
All organisms interact with their biotic and abiotic environment.
Observation and experiment
The different fields of biology are intertwined and cannot be studied in isolation: observation and enquiry, experimentation and fieldwork are fundamental to biology.
Candidates for Cambridge International AS Level Biology study the following topics:
Candidates for Cambridge International A Level Biology study the AS topics and the following topics:
You need to do the following exams:
Paper 1 Multiple Choice 1 hour
This paper consists of 40 multiple choice questions, all with four options.
All
questions will be based on the AS Level syllabus content. Candidates will
answer
all questions. Candidates will answer on an answer sheet. [40 marks] 15.5%
of total course.
Paper 2 AS Level Structured Questions 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper consists of a variable number of questions, of variable mark
value. All
questions will be based on the AS Level syllabus content. Candidates will
answer
all questions. Candidates will answer on the question paper. [60 marks]
23% of total course.
Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills 2 hours
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The course is primarily an online course using a Learning Management System (LMS).
The online course has many features that cannot be printed such as embedded videos, forums and interactive tests.
The course includes Tutor Marked Assessments which you access and submit through the online system.
Our A level courses come with tutor feedback and support by email for 24 months. They will mark your TMAs and provide valuable guidance through any trickier parts of the course whenever you need it. You will also receive a study guide to help you with all aspects of studying, essay writing and general student skills.
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Everyone at Oxford College Of Education wishes you the best of luck on your studying journey! We know it’s both rewarding and challenging and ultimately what a difference that qualification will make to your career path and life.
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