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Medicine | Veterinary Science | Physiotherapy | Radiography | Marine | Nursing | Teaching Biology<br />

AS<br />

A-Level<br />

Why Study Biology?<br />

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♦<br />

Biological careers can be various, fascinating and rewarding.<br />

Biologists frequently play a pivotal role in dealing with various<br />

challenges that face society. Through studying the subject<br />

students are given the opportunity to develop their practical,<br />

reasoning, interpreting, evaluating and communication skills.<br />

Over the years the department has gained excellent Advanced<br />

Level results which have enabled students to pursue their<br />

chosen university courses.<br />

Possible Future Areas for Study<br />

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♦<br />

♦<br />

Biology is a subject that opens doors to many career<br />

pathways including medicine, veterinary science,<br />

physiotherapy, radiography, marine science, sport science,<br />

nursing, environmental studies and teaching.<br />

Past students have been extremely successful in all the above<br />

fields and many are now employed locally due to their ability<br />

to converse fluently in both Welsh and English.<br />

Almost all universities offer courses associated with aspects<br />

of biology and students are advised to consider the options<br />

available to them early in the Advanced Level Course.<br />

Units Content AssessMent<br />

BY1 Basic Biochemistry and organisation Written exam<br />

BY2 Biodiversity and physiology of body systems Written exam<br />

BY3<br />

Practical assessment<br />

Internal assessment (set<br />

internally – externally marked)<br />

BY4 Metabolism, microbiology and homeostasis Written exam<br />

BY5 Environment, genetics and evolution Written exam<br />

BY6<br />

A2 Practical assessment<br />

Internal assessment (set<br />

internally – externally marked)<br />

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exam Board<br />

WJEC<br />

Penweddig contact<br />

Miss Gemma Hope

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