Sixth Form Subject Guide 2019-2021 REDRAFTED Sixth Form Choices Guide | Page 57

Group 4 – Experimental Sciences IB Biology (Higher and Standard Level) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Mr T Philpott ([email protected]) Entry Requirements Where next? Grade 6 in Biology GCSE or 6:6 in Combined Science Biology is highly regarded by universities as an academically challenging subject and the depth and breadth of the course means students enjoy learning about a range of areas, which can in turn lead to a variety of careers. Biology is a wide ranging and diverse group of subjects. Studying at Sixth Form level opens the door to opportunities in zoology, medicine, conservation, genetic research, veterinary medicine, dentistry, forestry, physiotherapy and ecotourism amongst any others. WHAT WILL I STUDY? Topics 1 – 6 are common to both Higher and Standard students and are assessed by exam They include Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity and Human Physiology. Topics 7 – 11 are studied for Higher level students only and are also assessed by exam They include Nucleic Acids, Metabolism, Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis, Plant Biology, Genetics and Evolution, and Animal Physiology. In addition, students must study one option. The choices are Neurobiology and Behaviour, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Ecology and Conservation or Human physiology HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? All students complete one internal assessment (IA) and must take part in a Group 4 project. There are three exams to complete the course. Paper 1 (multiple choice), Paper 2 (short answer and extended response) and Paper 3 (short answer and extended response). 56