A' Level Marine Science Course

Course Information

This A' Level Marine Science Course will provide a coherent and stimulating introduction to the science of the marine environment. The content of the AS part of the course concentrates on the scientific study of the sea and its ecosystems, while the Cambridge International A Level part of the course concentrates on human activities that depend on the sea and have an impact on it.

The course will foster creative thinking and problem-solving skills, which are transferable to any future career path.

Previous Knowledge Required

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.

Assessment

Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations/practicals at CAIE approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.

A Level Exams
There are four exams for the full A Level qualificaiton. The length of each exam is as follows:

Paper 1 - 1 hour 45 min
Paper 2 - 1 hour 45 min
Paper 3 - 1 hour 45 min
Paper 4 - 1 hour 45 min


AS Level Exams
There are two exams for the AS Level qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:

Paper 1 - 1 hour 45 min
Paper 2 - 1 hour 45 min

For Cambridge International AS & A Level Marine Science, learners can:

take Papers 1 and 2 only (for the Cambridge International AS Level qualification) or

follow a staged assessment route by taking Papers 1 and 2 (for the Cambridge International AS Level qualification) in one series, then Papers 3 and 4 (for the Cambridge International A Level qualification) in a later series or

take Papers 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the same examination series, leading to the full Cambridge International A Level.

Enrolment Fees

You can enrol online today by either paying in full or taking advantage of our easy payment plan. The first instalment will be due one month following enrolment.

Please note the easy payment plan is not available to International Students.

Awarding Organisation

CAIE - Cambridge Assessment International Education

Cambridge Assessment International Education is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and their qualifications are taken in over 160 countries and recognised by universities, education providers and employers across the world.

Specification code

AS and A Level Marine Science CAIE: 9693