You need to be aged 19 or over at the start of the course and will require a grade D or 3 and above from any GCSE science based course or any equivalent qualification. If you do not have a qualification or your qualification is three or more years old, you will need to pass an internal assessment. All students will be interviewed for the course where eligibility will be checked.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
Introduction to biology. A level 2 qualification useful for progression onto many level 3 qualifications or higher. A key qualification for medical, environmental, education or care employment.
Further information
No formal qualifications or experience required. Some knowledge of science is useful. You need a keen interest in biology and have basic skills in English and maths. Learners often interested or progress in medicine, nursing, care, education and environment, higher/further education or employment.
- Paper 1-cells, organisation, bioenergetics, diseases and responses.
- Paper 2-homeostasis, ecology and genetics
- Practical skills, using a variety of chemicals and equipment to gain experience in a laboratory.
Many progress into other study such as A levels, access or other higher qualifications. Employment in education, care or medical sectors.
Classroom based with practical sessions. Assessment via 2 national exams in May and June. Informal topic tests to access progress
Basic learning equipment like pens, paper, rulers, folder. Also require scientific calculator. Optional -revision guides and text books.