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A Level Biology Online Course CAIE

Start Date

Anytime

Enrolment Fee

£395

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Support

Up to 2 years

UCAS

Up to 56 points

Qualification

A Level

Fast Track

Available

A Level Biology Online Course CAIE

A Level Biology Online Course CAIE

Start Date

Enrolment Fee

Anytime

£395

PayPal Acceptance Mark

Support

2 years

UCAS

56 points

Qualification

A Level

Fast Track

Available

This International A’ Level Biology Online Course with Cambridge International builds on the skills acquired at IGCSE (or equivalent) level. The course includes the main theoretical concepts which are fundamental to the subject, a section on some current applications of biology, and a strong emphasis on advanced practical skills. Practical skills are assessed in a timetabled practical examination.

The emphasis throughout is on the understanding of concepts and the application of biology ideas in novel contexts as well as on the acquisition of knowledge. The course encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills which are transferable to any future career path. Cambridge International AS and A Level Biology is ideal for students who want to study biology or a wide variety of related subjects at university or to follow a career in science.

What can you do with A Level Biology?

With our International A Level in Biology, learners progress onto University which can be based anywhere in the world.  Degrees include:

• Biology  • Psychology  • Sport and exercise science
• Medicine  • Anatomy  • Physiology and Pathology
• Pharmacology  • Toxicology and Pharmacy
• Chemistry

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.

Syllabus

The Full A Level has four modules you will need to cover which is split into IAS and IA2.  The IAS Level has two modules and all of these are listed below.

Awarding Body: Cambridge

Specification Code: 9700

AS Modules

  • The microscope in cell studies
  • Cells as the basic units of living organisms
 
  • Testing for biological molecules
  • Carbohydrates and lipids
  • Proteins and water
  • Mode of action of enzymes
  • Factors that affect enzyme action
  • Fluid mosaic membranes
  • Movement of substances into and out of cells
  • Replication and division of nuclei and cells
  • Chromosome behaviour in mitosis
  • Structure and replication of DNA
  • Protein synthesis
  • Structure of transport tissues
  • Transport mechanisms
  • The circulatory system
  • The heart
  • The gas exchange system
  • Smoking
  • Infectious disease
  • Antibiotics
  • The immune system
  • Antibodies and vaccination

A Level Modules

  • Energy
  • Respiration
  • Photosynthesis as an energy transfer process
  • Investigation of limiting factors
  • Adaptations for photosynthesis
  • Homeostasis in mammals
  • Homeostasis in plants
  • Control and co-ordination in mammals
  • Control and co-ordination in plants
  • Passage of information from parent to offspring
  • The roles of genes in determining the phenotype
  • Gene control
  • Variation
  • Natural and artificial selection
  • Evolution
  • Biodiversity
  • Classification
  • Conservation
  • Principles of genetic technology
  • Genetic technology applied to medicine
  • Genetically modified organisms in agriculture

Assessments

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 five exams for the full A Level qualification.

Paper 1Paper 1Paper 1Exam Paper 4Paper 1A Level Qualification

AS Level Exams
There are three exams for the AS Level qualification.

Paper 1Paper 1Paper 1IAS Exams

Practical Assessment
Experimental skills will be assessed in Paper 3 and Paper 5.

In each of these papers, the questions may be based on biology not included in the syllabus content, but students will be assessed on their practical skills rather than their knowledge of theory.  Throughout the course, you will cover practical scenarios in preparation for your exams. Where appropriate, students will be told exactly what to do and how to do it. Students will need to ensure that their chosen centre are able to provide them with the practical examinations. More information click here.

A Level Biology Online Course Outcome

On successful completion of all your exams for the A Level Biology Online Course CAIE, you will be awarded one of the following qualifications:

A Level in Biology with CAIE | International AS Level in Biology with CAIE

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Enrolment Fees

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:

  • All study materials covering the full specification.
  • Full support where you can also message your tutor as many times as you need to.
  • Access to our online Library with a full range of eBooks.
  • Help completing university applications including UCAS and The Common Application.
  • Reference and predicted grade for University.
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • Marked and graded practise examination papers
  • Eligibility for a Totum Card if you reside within the UK
  • Fast Track A Level if required and flexible learning from home 24/7.

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.

FAQs

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.