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2007-8 A LEVEL COURSE

   

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Scheme of Assessment
click above for the A level specification
   

Three units are studied in Year 12 to attain AS level Biology.

These account for 50% of the full A level.

Three more units are studied in Year 13 - these make up the remaining 50%.

Level
Unit
Name
Assessment
Duration
AS level
A level
AS
2801

Biology Foundation

Written Exam
1 hour
30%
15%
AS
2802

Human Health and Disease

Written Exam
1 hour
30%
15%
AS
2803/01

Transport

Written Exam
45 minutes
20%
10%
AS
2803/03 Practical Examination
Practical Exam
1 hour 30 minutes
20%
10%
A2
2804 Central Concepts
Written Exam
1 hour 30 minutes
-
15%
A2
2805/01 Mammalian Physiology and Behaviour
Written Exam
1 hour 30 minutes
-
15%
A2
2806/01 Unifying Concepts
Written Exam
1 hour 30 minutes
-
10%
A2
2806/03 Practical Examination
Practical Exam
1 hour 30 minutes
-
10%

 

 

 
   
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