Biology AS
AS Biology is half an A level and is a qualification in its own right. You can sit the AS exam and then go on to study the A2 if you want to.
NEC offers a distance learning package for the entire A level, or alternatively students can enrol on AS Biology and A2 Biology separately.
Biology AS
Helps you
- learn about the circulatory system and a healthy lifestyle
- develop knowledge about biodiversity and natural resources
Topics include
- Unit 1: Lifestyle, transport, genes and health
- Unit 2: Development, plants and the environment
- Unit 3: Practical biology and research skills
Recommended texts
You wil need to buy the following essential textbook:
- Salters Nuffield Advanced Biology for Edexcel AS Biology, Student Book, Authors: University of York Science Education Group, Curriculum Centre Nuffield, Paperback, Edexcel (Pearson Education/Heinemann), May 2008, ISBN13 9781405896078
Coursework
2 written exams and coursework.
Order details
| Course | Biology A level: Biology AS |
| Course code | AX03 |
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Biology A level
Topics include
- Unit 1: Lifestyle, transport, genes and health
- Unit 2: Development, plants and the environment
- Unit 3: Practical biology and research skills
- Unit 4: The Natural Environment and Species Survival
- Unit 5: Energy, Exercise and Coordination
- Unit 6: Practical Biology and Investigative Skills
Entry requirements & Hours of study
- GCSE Science (Double Certification) or GCSE Biology - minimum Grade C; or Intermediate GNVQ Science; or a BTEC First in Science.
- You should allow 150 hours of study for the AS and 150 hours for the A2, plus extra time for completing assignments.
Core Practicals
Students will carry out core practical experiments as they work through the sections of the course. The core practicals will prepare students for the practical-related questions in the written examination papers and for the practical work in Unit 3 and Unit 6.
Specification
EDEXCEL, AS:8BI01, A2:9BI01
Recommended texts
You will need to buy the following essential textbooks:
- Salters Nuffield Advanced Biology for Edexcel AS Biology, Student Book, Authors: University of York Science Education Group, Curriculum Centre Nuffield, Paperback, Edexcel (Pearson Education/Heinemann), May 2008, ISBN13 9781405896078
- Salters Nuffield Advanced Biology for Edexcel A2 Biology, Student Book, Authors: University of York Science Education Group, Curriculum Centre Nuffield, Paperback, Edexcel (Pearson Education/Heinemann), March 2009, ISBN13 9781408205914
Format
2 exams for the AS, each 1hr15mins and worth 80 marks plus coursework worth 40 marks. 2 exams for the A2, each 1hr30mins and worth 90 marks, plus coursework worth 45 marks. For full assessment details please check your specification with the relevant awarding body.
Please note
Click here for the full list of AS topics covered.
Click here for the full list of A2 topics covered.
Students will need to carry out nine core practicals for AS Biology. Download details of materials and equipment needed for these practicals here.
Course Sample
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