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Courses
Biology
Business
A Level OCR A
A Level Edexcel
WHY CHOOSE BIOLOGY?
WHY CHOOSE BUSINESS?
Biology is the study of life. This course will give
students a fundamental grounding in many
areas of Biology ranging from mammalian
anatomy to modern genetics and ecology.
The course is designed to help you develop
essential scientific skills such as evaluation,
application and communication. Students
will build practical skills across two years
developing a portfolio of work.
Studying Business A - Level will give you an
understanding of the many issues faced by
businesses in the modern world and encourage
you to consider ways to respond to them. Year
one of the course covers what a business is,
the external factors that influence businesses,
and the main functions of a business,
including finance, marketing, operations and
human resources. Year two considers the
strategic management of businesses and how
businesses operate in a globalised world. This
course does not require you to have studied
GCSE Business, but you should have a strong
interest in current affairs and the working world.
The course does require you to have strong
numeracy and literacy skills in order to be
successful.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
2x 135 minute papers and 1x 90 minute paper.
There is also a practical skills endorsement
which will involve a portfolio of practical work.
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 5 in GCSE Maths on the higher paper +
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or English
Literature +
• Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science (grade
5-5 on the higher paper will be considered at
the discretion of the subject leader)
or
• Grade 5 in GCSE Maths on the higher paper +
• Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or English
Literature +
• Grade 6 in GCSE Biology and a Grade 6 in
another Science (grade 5 on the higher paper
will be considered by the subject leader)
I have developed a greater
understanding of what happens
within the world. I enjoy every lesson
as there is always something new and
exciting to learn about. We do a lot of
fun and engaging practicals that help to
further develop our understanding. Ella
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
There are four themes studied, with 3 final
examinations.
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
(grade 5 is recommended) +
• Grade 4 in GCSE English Language
(grade 5 is recommended
Business is applicable to the world
around us and studying this subject
helps to understand why businesses make
the decisions they do. The teachers are
really helpful and supportive throughout
as well. Fred
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