IB students choose between studying Biology at Higher Level or Standard Level and develop a wide range of skills including experimental, data analysis, critical evaluation of information, communication and collaborative working. Use of IT will be actively encouraged, as will independent learning. Our aim is “To Bring Biology to Life”.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Biology or Dual or Trilogy Award Science Grade 6 Maths in Context as their enrichment choice or A Level Maths WHERE THIS SUBJECT CAN TAKE YOUAs the Biology courses at Ryde do not over-specialise, a huge range of degree or work opportunities exist. Recent leavers have gone on to read Medicine, Veterinary, Microbiology, Forensics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Geography and Environmental Science. “Biology can be useful in many different careers including jobs within environmental sciences, medicine and nursing, and science and research” (UCAS) 16 BIOLOGY COURSE CONTENT/STRUCTUREA. Unity and Diversity ASSESSMENT1. Multiple-choice/ practical skills and themes 2. Data analysis, short and long answers Plus an internally assessed individual investigation worth 20% of the final mark. |
