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The A Level Biology Online Course with AQA is an enjoyable branch of science if you have a keen interest in the subject.
Biology is the science of life and living organisms. A living organism is something that exhibits the characteristics of life. If you look around you, examples of living organisms include humans, animals, plants, fungi and bacteria.
The A Level Biology course will teach you how living organisms function and how they grow. You will also learn about the distribution of life on Earth. Biology includes topics such as genetics and the study of DNA. Also, Ecology and how living organisms interact with their environment.
The beginnings of biology are steeped in prehistoric times where humans would attempt to identify animals, plants and medicinal herbs. This would determine whether they were in danger. This information was then passed through multiple generations.
Egyptians used biology unknowingly to document their own medical practices and explain human anatomy.
Greek Philosopher Aristotle began moving from describing animal parts to analysing their functions and purpose. He developed a system to classify animals based on their life cycles and their characteristics. He also pioneered the research into how animals acquire nutrients and how the metabolise them. Later on, Galen who was a Greek physician dissected animals so that he could study anatomy. His writings based on these animal dissections, influenced medical practices in the future and led to early forms of antiseptic and surgical anaesthesia.
If we look at Biology today, work from the 1900s has been rediscovered with new interpretations. For example, Mendel’s work on pea plant experiments. The 20th Century has also brought new biological innovations such as antibiotics, insulin discovery and vaccines. Looking forward, Biology is a field that will constantly be evolving with the introduction of AI and the need for climate change.
Students in the past have progressed onto the following degree courses:-
• Biology • Psychology • Sport and exercise science
• Medicine • Anatomy • Physiology and Pathology
• Pharmacology • Toxicology and Pharmacy
• Chemistry
Studying A’ Level Biology at University gives you all sorts of exciting career options, including:-
• Doctor • Clinical molecular geneticist
• Nature conservation officer • Pharmacologist
• Research scientist • Vet • Secondary school teacher
• Marine biologist • Dentist
There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
The Full A Level has eight topics you will need to cover and the AS Level has four topics. These are listed below.
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations/practicals at an AQA approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.
There are three exams for the full A Level qualification. The length of each exam is two hours long.
There are two exams for the AS Level qualification. The length of each exam is 1 hour 30 minutes long.
This A’ Level Biology course forms part of the linear qualifications and therefore learners will sit exams for their particular qualification at the end of the completed course in the June series.
You will not be able to carry forward your AS qualification to the A’ Level qualification as they are now classed as entirely independent qualifications and you will sit either AS or A’ Level exams.
Assessment of practical skills in the AS specification will be by written exams only. Therefore the practical endorsement does not apply to the AS specification. At least 15% of the marks for the AS Biology qualification will require the assessment of practical skills through written exams only.
For the Full A Level, practical assessments have been divided into those that can be assessed in written exams and those that can only be directly assessed whilst learners are carrying out experiments.
A-level grades will be based only on marks from written exams. A separate endorsement of practical skills can be taken alongside the A-level.
For more information regarding practical examinations, please click here.
On successful completion of all your exams for the A Level Biology Online Course, you will be awarded one of the following qualifications:
A Level in Biology with AQA | AS Level in Biology with AQA
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Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course. This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.
Our enrolment fee includes:
The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.
You can enrol online right now by Card or PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express). Alternatively, we also accept BACS transfer or we can send you a payment link.
Your A Level course will be online. You will access it via our online portal.
With our courses, we have learners from all over the world enrolled. Therefore, if we restricted your learning to certain times, not everyone would be available. All our courses are accessible 24/7 via our online secure portal. Any videos on your portal would be pre-recorded meaning you can work through your course at your own pace.
By opting for our International A Level, you can study the course from anywhere and exam centres are located all over the world. With our UK A Levels (AQA), you can study them from outside of the UK, however you would need to sit the actual exams for these within the UK.
You will be provided with eBooks for this course. If you want to purchase physical books in addition, then we can provide you with the book ISBN numbers.
The Guided learning hours for A Levels are as follows:-
AS Level: 180 hours
A Level: 360 hours
These figures are for guidance only. The number of hours needed to gain the qualification may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.
Yes you will gain UCAS points and these depend on your final grade once you have completed your exams.
If you are referring to A Levels at college then yes!
You will sit the same exam as thousands of students across the world in an exam centre, and achieve the same qualification as everyone else.
Provided you have completed enough work on the course within a reasonable amount of time, we will be able to provide a predicted grade / reference for university.
Please provide at least 3 months notice for this, otherwise this will incur a small fee.
We want exams to be as competitively priced for our learners as possible and therefore that is why we direct them to the examination centres rather than charge upfront fees.
Whilst many learners understand that they will require A Level Biology to complete certain University degrees or college courses, not many will know where the word “biology” derived from. In a nutshell, biology is the study of life and the name originated from the Greek words “bios” and “logos”. Bios translates into “meaning of life” and logos means quite simply “study”, so you can see the connections.
Biology is relevant in our everyday life from understanding how exercise can affect our bodies to developing medicines and vaccines to treat diseases. If we did not understand biology, then there would be no covid-19 vaccines or cures for cancer.
Biology covers many topics, such as zoology, botany, physiology, microbiology and anatomy etc., which makes it a very rewarding subject to study. There are four unifying principles of biology which you would have very likely heard of but not recognised that they are all part of biology and these are as follows:
Cell theory: Cell theory infers that all living things are made up of at least one cell and cells are formed from other cells.
Gene theory: You may have heard the term “DNA” and “genes”. The theory of genes is that DNA is part of all living things and is passed down the line to offspring.
Homeostasis: In order for organisms to survive in the environment around us, they must be able to maintain stability. If this should go wrong, it can result in serious complications, such as blood glucose levels being too high or body temperature going too far in either direction.
Evolution: Evolution is how living things will change and adapt, depending on their surroundings. Organisms that adapt better traits to their environment, will have a higher chance of survival than organisms that haven’t made any adaptations. These traits will then be passed on to offspring.
A Level Biology could be studied alongside many subjects.
A Level Chemistry – Biology and Chemistry can lead onto degrees in biochemistry or medicine
A Level Computer Science and A Level Mathematics – You may want to specialise in biological data such as DNA and protein sequences. These courses would help you apply for degrees in this area of Biology.
A Level Psychology – A large part of Psychology is understanding the brain and it’s behaviour. A Levels in Psychology and Biology will help you move onto neuroscience and healthcare.
Other subjects include Physics, Environmental Science and Geography.
This is also a popular subject with anyone looking to pursue a career in the healthcare sector, whether you wish to become a nurse, midwife or a surgeon.
As you can see, A Level Biology can take you in many directions as well as securing you a place at University.
