Whalley Range 11-18 High School
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Sciences
Biology A/AS level (specification B) Exam Board: AQA
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs or equivalent. At least Grade C in double science or separate sciences is essential. At least a grade C in English is also very desirable.
What will I study?
A stimulating course which emphasises the way in which biologists work and their contributions to society.
AS
- Unit 1 - Biology and Disease
- Unit 2 – The Variety of Living Organisms
- Unit 3 - Practical and Investigative skills
A2
- Unit 4: Populations and Environment
- Unit 5: Control in Cells and in Organisms
- Unit 6: Investigative and Practical Skills
How will I be assessed?
Each unit is examined separately, but some also include practical investigations.
What could I do next?
Many Higher Education courses including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy; biomedical science; and teaching.
Biology GCSE Exam Board: AQA
Entry requirements
Usually GCSEs grade A – C.
What will I study?
A range of biological topics including:
- Health and Disease
- Genetic Engineering
- Cells
- Photosynthesis
- Blood and circulation
- Micro-organisms
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is through written exam and practical tests in the classroom.
Please note: this course is usually combined with AS levels and is for those students who have not yet gained a science qualification at GCSE.
What could I do next?
This qualification can enable you to move up to Biology AS level and/or will support applications to university for students wanting to study health related courses.
Chemistry A/AS level (specification B) Exam Board: AQA
Entry requirements:
5 GCSEs or equivalent. At least Grade C in double science or separate sciences is essential. Grade C in Maths and English is also very desirable and may be a condition of your offer.
What will I study?
A stimulating course which gives a solid grounding in foundation chemistry.
AS
- Unit 1 – Foundation Chemistry
- Unit 2 – Chemistry in Action
- Unit 3 - Investigative and Practical skills
A2
- Unit 4: Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry
- Unit 5: Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry
- Unit 6: Investigative and Practical skills
How will I be assessed?
Each unit is examined separately, but some also include practical investigations.
What could I do next?
Many Higher Education courses including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy; forensics; pharmacology and teaching.
More information?
Contact Mrs C Doran, Head of Faculty
A sixth form brochure is available from the Sixth Form office, please contact Head of Sixth Form, Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M16 0BS. Direct Line: 0161 862 6928. E-mail: sixth@whalleyrange.manchester.sch.uk
Physics A/AS level (specification B) Exam Board: AQA
Entry requirements:
5 GCSEs at Grade C and above or equivalent. At least Grade C in double science or separate sciences is essential, plus Maths at Grade B. At least a grade C in English is also very desirable.
What will I study?
A stimulating course which introduces new topics as well as building on previous studies in Physics.
AS
- Unit 1 – Particles, Quantum Phenomena and Electricity
- Unit 2 – Mechanics, Materials and Waves
- Unit 3 - Centre Assessed Unit
A2
- Unit 4: Fields and Further Mechanics
- Unit 5: Nuclear and Thermal Physics and an optional choice
- Unit 6: Investigative and Practical Skills
How will I be assessed?
Each unit is examined separately, but some also include practical investigations.
What could I do next?
Many Higher Education courses including engineering, medicine, dentistry, electroncis and teaching.
