Advanced Level Biology
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Transcript Advanced Level Biology
Why study Biology?
Studying biology gives you the
skills and opportunities to
advance human knowledge and
understanding in today’s
world, in order to make a
difference to tomorrow’s
world.
Advanced Level Biology
Edexcel
SNAB
AS & A2
The Salters Context Approach AS
Topic 1
Lifestyle, health & risk
Structure and function of the
circulatory system including heart and
blood vessels
Atherosclerosis formation
Structure and function of carbohydrate
& lipids
Effect of diet and exercise on CHD
Unit 1
Topic 2
Genes & health
Cell membrane structure and transport
across it
Protein synthesis, structure and
enzyme function
DNA structure and replication
Genetic inheritance and treatment
Topic 3
The voice of the genome
Cell ultrastructure and structure and
function of cell organelles
Meiosis, gamete formation and
fertilisation
Asexual reproduction and mitosis
Gene expression and its interaction
with the environment
Unit 2
Topic 4
Biodiversity and natural resources
Species and the environment
Species adaptation
Biodiversity and taxonomy
Plant structure and function
Conservation and endangered species
Unit 3 Issue report – Individual report on a biological issue of your own
The Salters Context Approach A2
Topic 5
On the wild side
Unit 4
Ecosystems
Consequences of climate change
Natural selection and evolution
Our responsibility towards the
environment
Topic 6
Infection, immunity and forensics
Work of forensic pathologists
How time of death is established
Bacteria and viruses
How the body fights infection
Why people are still dying from
infectious diseases
Topic 7
Run for your life
Unit 5
Unit 6
Muscle structure and function
Respiration
The effect of exercise on the body
Homeostasis/maintenance of body temp
Medical technogy in sport
Topic 8
Grey matter
How plants respond to environmental
change
Mammalian nervous system
Brain and Parkinson’s disease
Human Genome Project
Investigation – Individual investigation
Assessment
External
2 module written exams
80%
AS Coursework –
Issue report
20%
A2 Individual investigation
20%
Internal
Homework
Verbal feedback
Unit tests
Mock exams
Core practical activities
Extending the curriculum
Field Trip
AS students experience a day as ecologists,
studying succession at Studland Bay Nature
Reserve
Bristol zoo trip
A2 students see classification and conservation in
context during a specially designed workshop run
by the zoo
@ Bristol
AS students spend a day, at the ‘Glaxo’ sponsored
workshop, isolating and identifying DNA. This is a
great opportunity to use the latest genetic
Minimum Entry Requirement
B grade in GCSE Science
Triple or additional
Careers in Biology
Agriculture
Animal husbandry; Farm management;
Veterinary science; Agricultural product
testing; Agricultural engineering;
Agricultural sales and marketing.
Biomedicine
Medicine; Dentistry; Clinical science;
Physiological measurement;
Pharmaceutical industry; Radiography and
radiotherapy.
Communications
Information science; Journalism;
Publishing; Broadcasting; Film and video;
Museum work; Science promotion.
Education
Teaching and lecturing; Laboratory
support; Educational resources;
Psychology; Sport and fitness training;
Health and safety.
Environment
Ecology; environmental protection; Waste
management; Nature conservation;
Environmental health; Town and country
planning.
Food and Drink
Brewing; Food quality assurance; Food
product development; Catering technology;
Pest control; Food and drink retailing.
Genetics
Research, Clinical cytogenetics, Molecular
cytogenetics, Counselling.
Healthcare
Ambulance service; Nursing; Physiotherapy;
Dietetics; Podiatry; Occupational therapy.
Horticulture
Floristry; Commercial growing; Horticulture
research; Horticulture retailing;
Landscaping and amenity horticulture;
Groundsmanship.
Marine Biology
Research; Education; Resource Management.
Natural Resources
Water quality control; Water for
recreation; Fish farming; Fisheries
inspection and research; Forestry;
Countryside for leisure.