A Level
Biology
Year 12
Unit 1 (16.7% of A Level mark)
- Disease
- Molecules in Biochemistry
- Cells and Transport
- Lung Function and disease
- Heart Function and disease
- Principles of Immunology
Unit 2 (23.3% of A Level mark)
- Investigation Variation
- DNA Structure and replication
- Cell Division
- Gas Exchange surfaces
- Mass Transport
- Principles of Taxonomy
- Biodiversity
Year 13
Unit 4 (16.7% of A Level mark)
- Ecology
- Respiration
- Photosynthesis
- Energy Flow
- Nutrient Cycles
- Inheritance and Speciation
Unit 5 (23.3% of A Level mark)
- Animal Behaviour
- Co-ordination
- Muscle physiology
- Homeostasis
- Protein synthesis
- Gene Technology
Useful links
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/biology-7401-7402
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/biology
http://www.biology-innovation.co.uk/
Assessment information
AQA examination board.
AS EMPA (Externally Marked Practical Assessment) 10% of A level mark.
A2 EMPA 10% of A level mark.
EMPA material covered in weekly practical sessions, examined in May.