A Level Biology (AQA 601/4625/4)
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Overview
Begin an exciting journey with our A Level Biology course. Explore all the knowledge and qualifications you'd gain at college, but from the comfort of home. Tailor your study schedule to fit your lifestyle, with a generous 2-year timeframe for completion.
Dive into eight fascinating topics, covering everything from small molecules to how living things interact. Each module provides essential biology insights useful for various career paths. You'll receive dedicated support from tutors and can adjust your study approach to suit your preferences.
Our course offers flexibility, allowing you to learn at your own pace without strict deadlines. With accessible materials and comprehensive tutor guidance, you'll be well-prepared to navigate the captivating world of biology.
Enrol today and take the first step towards unlocking your potential in the natural sciences. Join us on this educational journey and discover the wonders of biology from the comfort of your own home.
Qualification
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About This Course
Imagine being able to study the courses you want without having to enrol at college or attend any classes. Our distance learning A Level Biology course can provide you with the EXACT same knowledge, training and qualifications that you’d receive on a college course; however you can benefit from the immediate advantages of being able to study from the comfort of your home.
No pressure. No stress. No set deadlines. You can study on your own terms and easily fit our course around your current work or social commitments.
All we ask is that you complete our written and practical assignments within 2 years of your registration. Aside from that you can pick when, where and how you study and can even choose when you take your exams!
This distance learning course covers the entire scope of biology exploring everything from DNA, biological molecules and cell structure, to the way organisms exchange substances with their environment; ecosystems and gene expression.
A Level Biology is highly respected by universities and employers alike, opening doors to a vast range of careers in the natural sciences.
Within 8 concise topics you can truly uncover the tools to broadening your biological knowledge and learn how to apply them within a practical setting.
Qualification Title: A Level Biology (AQA)
Qualification Number: 601/4625/4
UCAS Points: Up to 56
Course Units
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
Assessment
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.
You are required to complete 3 exams and 1 practical:
- Paper 1: 2 hour written exam, worth 35% of total marks – May/Jun 2025
- Paper 2: 2 hour written exam, worth 35% of total marks – May/Jun 2025
- Paper 3: 2 hour written exam, worth 30% of total marks – May/Jun 2025
- Practical (non-exam): TBA
(all dates are subject to change)
There is a separate fee for the examinations, which are paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking. We’ll help you book your exams when you are ready (we advise to book well in advance to guarantee your place).
Please note: the dates shown above are the next available exam slots only (exams take place every year).
Requirements
There is no entry requirement for A Level Biology.
Assessment
You will first complete the assessments included in your course materials. These will be marked by your tutor and will prepare you for your exam.
Exams
You are required to complete 3 exams and 1 practical:
- Paper 1: 2 hour written exam, worth 35% of total marks – 5 June 2024
- Paper 2: 2 hour written exam, worth 35% of total marks – 14 June 2024
- Paper 3: 2 hour written exam, worth 30% of total marks – 19 June 2024
- Practical (non-exam): Submit by 15 May 2024
(dates are subject to change)
Exam Fees
There is a separate fee for the exams paid directly to the exam centre.
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