Biology AS and A2 Level - 2012:13
| Location: | Farnham College | | Course Code: | FCBIO-GCEAS | | Year: | 2012:13 | | Start Date: | September 2012 | | Duration: | 1 Year | | FT/PT: | Part-Time | | | | | Other Fees: | £0 | | Advisory Costs: | £0.00 | | | 
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| Please note, fees are based on academic year 2011-12 and are intended as a guide only. We will update this information for 2012-13 as soon as we have it and accordingly to government funding and guidelines. |
Why Study Here Modern science laboratories and equipment, active experimentation, interactive teaching and learning, biodiversity studies on live collections of butterflies, insects and amphibians.
Suitable For You should have an interest in the study of living organisms, enjoy carrying out investigations in the laboratory or as fieldwork; and be interested in the developments occuring in biology today, such as genetic engineering and its impact on society. You will need good written English and the ability to read questions carefully and intepret them precisely. A methodical and logical approach will also be of help.
Application Method Application followed by individual interview
Entry Requirements Science GCSE at grade B or above and at least a grade C in Maths and English. We strongly advise that in order for students to be successful in this subject your GCSE grade profile on entry will need to include a number of relevant subjects above grade C.
Content / Overview Biologists are some of the most versatile and employable graduates in the country. Modern biology is developing at an enormous rate, providing us with the potential to cure diseases and repair our bodies, but also creating new dilemmas for our society. Understanding biology is essential to making informed decisions about our future. The AS course looks at cellular chemistry, evolution, the variety of living things, conservation, immunology, biodiversity, pathology, diet, food production and health. The A2 course looks at how living things are controlled, how we are able to manipulate them through biotechnology, how they get their energy and how we can manage our environment sustainably.
Delivery Method A range of methods including problem-solving activities, lectures, group work, practicals (both short and extended), fieldwork, trips, visits and written exercises.
Assessment Two exams worth 80% of the overall grade and practical assessments worth 20%, usually carried out in lessons. Regular mock exams.
Progression Degrees or careers in medicine, genetics, forensics, biomedical science, veterinary science, pharmacology, environmental science, physiotherapy, biochemistry or marine biology.
Homework Homework is set weekly, comprising exam questions, self-guided research, collaborative presentations or written work.
Additional Information You will need to buy relevant textbooks:
For AS Level: OCR Biology coursebook, ISBN 978-0-435691-80-6 and the Revision Guide, ISBN 978-0-435583705.
For A2 Level: OCR Biology coursebook, ISBN 978-0-435691905 and the Revision Guide, ISBN 978-0-435583736
All students aged 19 years or over on 1 September in the first year of their course are expected to pay tuition, registration, exam fees and all other course related costs. Some assistance with these costs may be available depending on your circumstances and the latest government funding position. There are normally no tuition, registration or examination fees to pay if you are aged 16-18 on 1 September in the first year of your course and are a British or European Union resident. This does not apply to HNCs/Ds, Foundation Degrees, Degrees or courses that do not attract government funding.
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