Course description
This fascination and engaging A-Level qualification will allow you to explore the subject area in great depth from the comfort of your own home. You will be able to follow the very latest academic syllabus and upon successful completion, you will gain 56 valuable UCAS points to add to your CV in consideration of further study or progression into a work-related area.
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Training Course Content
Qualification Title: A-Level Biology
Qualification Number: 601/4625/4
UCAS Points: Up to 56
Topic 1: Biological Molecules
- Monomers and Polymers
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Many Proteins are Enzymes
- Nucleic Acids are Important Information-carrying Molecules
- ATP
- Water
- Inorganic Ions
Topic 2: Cells
- Cell Structure
- Cell Recognition
- Transport across Cell Membranes
- The Immune System
Topic 3: Organisms Exchange Substances with their Environment
- Surface Area to Volume Ratio
- Gas Exchange
- Digestion and Absorption
- Mass Transport
Topic 4: Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships between Organisms
- DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes
- DNA and Protein Synthesis
- Mutation
- Genetic Diversity and Adaptation
- Species and Taxonomy
- Biodiversity within a Community
- Investigating Diversity
Topic 5: Energy Transfer In and Between Organisms
- Photosynthesis
- Respiration
- Energy and Ecosystems
- Nutrient Cycles
Topic 6: Organisms Respond to Changes in their Internal and External Environments
- Stimuli, both Internal and External
- Nervous Coordination
- Skeletal Muscles
- Homeostasis
Topic 7: Genetics, Population, Evolution and Ecosystems
- Inheritance
- Populations
- Evolution may lead to Specification
- Populations in Ecosystems
Topic 8: The Control of Gene Expression
- DNA and the Structure of Proteins
- Gene Expression
- Using Genome Projects
- Gene Technologies
- Organism Function
- Design of new Industrial and Medical Processes
Course delivery details
This course is designed to develop both your theoretical and practical knowledge in preparation for further education or work within a science orientated field. By completing this course and exams, you can gain up to 56 UCAS points which can contribute significantly to your university applications.
To earn this A Level qualification you will first complete the assessments included in your course materials. These will be marked by your dedicated tutor and will prepare you for your exam.
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