AS and A2 Biology
Students who continue their Biology studies after GCSE go on to study AQA GCE Biology. The course consists of two parts:
In Year 12 students take AS Biology which is a one year course.
In Year 13 students go on to take A2 Biology, the second part of their GCE.
This page provides information about the exams, coursework, syllabus and study skills.
It also provides links to university sites, to help you to make an informed decission about your future career choices.
AS Biology
AS Biology consists of two theory units and a coursework unit.
Unit 1 Biology and disease
Unit 2 The variety of living organisms
Unit 3 AS Investigative and practical skills.
A2 Biology
A2 Biology consists of two theory units and a coursework unit.
Unit 4 Populations and environment
Unit 5 Control in cells and in organisms
Unit 6 AS Investigative and practical skills.
Exams
For both AS and A2 Biology there are two written exams. One is taken in January and the second is taken in June. Mock exams are taken before each unit exam to assess students prior to the external exam and help to target revision.
You can monitor your learning by trying out the past paper exams from the Key documents section on the AQA website
Coursework
Students will carry out two pieces of coursework during each of the AS and A2 courses. As in GCSE this ISA assesses a piece of practical work that you have carried out during lessons and tests how well you can relate this to your How Science Works skills.
Syllabus
You can check what you need to know by downloading and reviewing the AQA Biology Syllabus.
Study Skills
If you are really stuck on how to study use the study skills and the Get Revising websites. This provides everything you need to know about making notes, summarising information and revising.
University Info
These links take you to UCAS the official universities website, to Push the unnoffical universities website and to the Student room website.
