A Level Biology Tuition
Taking a new subject is extremely exciting – especially at AS Level. However, the jump from GCSE to A level is a significant one. Without adequate preparation and the right mindset, A Levels can be very challenging. The team at the Academic Coach are here to help guide you through.
Whether you’ve opted to take A Level Business, Economics, Psychology, History, RE, or any other subject, we’ve got you covered.
From revision tips and tricks, to in-depth subject coverage, we’re on hand to help make your A Level studies as enjoyable and stress-free as possible!
WJEC A Level Biology Overview
A Level Biology is structured into five comprehensive units: two AS units taken in Year 12 and three A2 units in Year 13, including a hands-on practical unit. Students will have the opportunity to be assessed during the summer period annually, up until the specification is retired.
To explore the complete breakdown of course content, evaluation methods, and grading criteria, please access the detailed WJEC specification available for download below!
Our A Level Biology Tutors
All of our tutors are fully qualified teaching professionals with DBS.
Gerard Kelly
AS/A Level Biology Tutor
Rachel Evans
AS/A Level Biology Tutor
Victoria Thorne
AS/A Level Biology Tutor
AS Biology (2 Units)
AS Unit 1: BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL ORGANISATION
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
A range of short answer, structured and extended response questions
20% of qualification
This unit includes the following topics:
- 1. Chemical elements are joined together to form biological compounds
- 2. Cell structure and organisation
- 3. Cell membranes and transport
- 4. Biological reactions are regulated by enzymes
- 5. Nucleic acids and their functions
- 6. Genetic information is copied and passed on to daughter cells
AS Unit 2: BIODIVERSITY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF BODY SYSTEMS
Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes (80 marks)
A range of short answer, structured and extended response questions
20% of qualification
This unit includes the following topics:
1. All organisms are related through their evolutionary history
2. Adaptations for gas exchange
3. Adaptations for transport
4. Adaptations for nutrition
A2 Biology (AS plus 3 additional units)
A2 Unit 3: A2 UNIT 3 ENERGY, HOMEOSTASIS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Written examination: 2 hours
25% of qualification
This unit includes the following topics:
- 1. Importance of ATP
- 2. Photosynthesis uses light energy to synthesise organic molecules
- 3. Respiration releases chemical energy in biological processes
- 4. Microbiology
- 5. Population size and ecosystems
- 6. Human impact on the environment
- 7. Homeostasis and the kidney
- 8. The nervous system
A2 Unit 4: A2 UNIT 4 VARIATION, INHERITANCE AND OPTIONS
Written examination: 2 hours
25 % of qualification
This unit includes the following topics:
1. Sexual reproduction in humans
2. Sexual reproduction in plants
3. Inheritance
4. Variation and evolution
5. Application of reproduction and genetics
Choice of one option from three:
A. Immunology and Disease
B. Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy
C. Neurobiology and Behaviour
A2 Unit 5: PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
10% of qualification
This unit gives learners the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to carry out an investigation and to analyse and evaluate experimental data. This will be carried out individually, under controlled conditions.
The practical examination comprises of two tasks:
• Experimental Task (20 marks)
• Practical analysis Task (30 marks)
The overall grades for the GCE AS qualification will be recorded as a grade on a scale A to E. The overall grades for the GCE A level qualification will be recorded as a grade on a scale A* to E.
A Level Biology Tuition with The Academic Coach
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