SEEVICBiology
AS/A2 Level - Two year course
This course covers the biology of a range of organisms, both plant and animal, with a heavy bias towards humans and human activity.
The year one (AS) course is split into five topics: Lifestyle, Health & Risk; Cystic Fibrosis; The Voice of the Genome – considering the development from a single egg into a complex multi-cellular organism; Climate Change; and Can’t Run, Can’t Hide – looking at novel uses of plants and genetic modification.
Assessment includes coursework components – one of which is a 1,500-word written report of an issue or visit.
The year two (A2) course is split into four topics: On the Wild Side – species, ecology and evolution; Infection, Immunity and Forensics; Run for Your Life – the physiology of exercise; and Grey Matter – nervous system and learning.
Careers and Further Studies
This course is clearly suitable for any career involving care of people, including medicine, physiotherapy, nursing and sport-related jobs. Human Biology also counts as a science qualification for a range of jobs and courses. Many Human Biology-based courses at university also require AS/A2 Level Chemistry.
General Entry Requirements
Students will need the following:
- An average GCSE points score of 4.7 calculated from your eight best GCSEs or equivalent vocational qualifications but must include GCSE Maths and English Language.
- At least five GCSEs at grade C or above which must include GCSE English Language.
Specific Entry Requirements
C or above in GCSE Maths plus BB or above in GCSE Applied Science or Core plus Additional Science. For any other combinations please see the Science Department staff for advice.
