Level 3: A LevelExam Board: Edexcel Entry Requirement Either GCSE Combined Science Level 6 OR GCSE Biology Level 6 In Year 12:Unit 1 (8BI0/01): Core and Cellular Biology and Microbiology Unit 2 (8BI0/02): Core Physiology and Ecology Practical Skills in Biology 1
In Year 13:Unit 1 (9BI0/01): Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics Unit 2 (9BI0/02): Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology Unit 3 (9BI0/03): General and Practical Principles in Biology The teaching of the course is enhanced by a one-day field trip in Year 13 which will enable students to use specialist equipment to further their understanding of field work techniques. This is an integral part of the course and students are expected to attend. The course includes practical skills and a minimum of 10% of the examinations will access higher level mathematics.
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