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A Level Biology

Biology explores and investigates living creatures and the processes that occur in nature. It aims to understand how organisms work and interact with each other by exploring the disciplines of biochemistry, physiology, genetics and ecology.

What sort of student does it suit and what will you get out of the course?

Potential Biology students will need a solid grounding in basic scientific and mathematical theory and should have some experience in using basic laboratory equipment. The course is vital to students wishing to pursue careers in most scientific disciplines, such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Sports Science and Environmental Science. The course aims to develop skills in observation, analysis and manipulation of data and in writing clearly and scientifically, but also seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of topical issues related to the subject.

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AQA Biology AS/ Year 1 Student Book
By Toole and Toole
Published by Oxford University Press

AQA Biology AS/ Year 2 Student Book
By Toole and Toole
Published by Oxford University Press

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"The best part about studying at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is the friendly, encouraging and supportive classroom environment that SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ provides. It makes asking for help and reaching your potential easy and enjoyable. The college really helps students to believe in themselves. The Personal Tutor system is great because it is available for you to use to whatever extent you might need whether that be having weekly meetings or meeting every now and then for a quick catch up to analyse my current progress. The weekly Timed Assignments have also enabled me to build my confidence in the build up to my exams. They help you to feel comfortable in an exam environment, as well as enable you to consolidate the material you need to recall in the final exams"

Shivali

Grades achieved at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: AAA Progressed to: Leeds University (Dentistry)

"I chose SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ because of the academic support provided by the college, which was instrumental in helping me throughout the challenging nature of my one-year A level courses. The weekly Timed Assignments and assistance provided by the Personal Tutor system helped me in areas I had previously struggled. Playing for the college football team was a great release from the challenging academic nature of the year and it helped me build friendships with other students in the college"

Jonathon

Grades achieved at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: A*AA Progressed to: Exeter University (Business Management)

"Having not achieved the grades I wanted or needed in my A levels at my previous college I decided that retaking would be the best option for me. I have found the small classes at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to be a real asset, and that, coupled with the fantastic teaching, has certainly enabled me to grow academically. Further to this, both the academic support and the university guidance provided by the college have been exceptional."

Annabel

Grades achieved at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: A*AB Progressed to: Exeter University (International Relations and History)

"After failing to get into Dental School last year I lost a lot of confidence and was worried that I might never get into my dream course. The one-to-one support you get from SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is so much more efficient compared to the main stream schools and colleges. The individual help you get for applying to University which includes interview support is amazing. No matter if you are a resit or a first time student, no one judges you and as long as you are hardworking and want to be a success"

Renee

Grades achieved at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: A*A Progressed to: Manchester University (Dentistry)

"I joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ because I wanted to be part of a close knit community that focuses on helping students attain the grades they are really capable of. Each student is assigned a Personal Tutor who assists them in all aspects of student life. I would recommend the individual and personally tailored care given to any student looking to expand their academic horizons. The encouragement and support has allowed me to aim high and achieve results that I had previously thought weren't possible."

Jake

Grades achieved at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: A*A*A*A Progressed to: Oxford University (Mathematics)

"SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ gave me a second chance in pursuing a career in dentistry. The small class sizes and weekly timed assessments gave me and my tutors a clear indication of my progress. The rigorous teaching schedules, structured and tailored to my personal needs, was exactly what I needed. SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ placed heavy focus on exam technique as the key to achieving the required higher grades. Being able to talk with my tutors at any time in the day was an invaluable aid. It was also clear how much the teachers took a personal interest in the development of each individual student"

Cordelia

Grades achieved at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: A*AA Progressed to: King’s College London (Dentistry)

"I joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ having not fulfilled my academic potential during my AS level exams at my previous school. I decided to retake my AS year at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and it was the best decision I ever made. The tutors at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ have pushed me to achieve my maximum potential and have greatly improved my academic performance. The best part of studying at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is the weekly timed assignments as they ensure that you continuously review and revise work as well as helping you to make weekly improvements on exam technique."

Josephine

Grades achieved at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: A*AA Progressed to: University of Warwick (Management)

"Throughout my time at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ I have been provided with constant support. The college has prepared me for not only my exams but also the university interviews I attended. It has been an amazing experience from start to finish. The friendly and welcoming environment created by the staff and students made it an ideal setting for me to concentrate on achieving my targets"

Olivia

Grades achieved at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: A*AA Progressed to: Bristol University (Dentistry)

"I came to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ with very low self-confidence after under-achieving at AS level at my previous school, and have left with greater confidence about my academic ability and with a definite degree of clarity about what I hope to achieve in terms of my career. My experience at my previous school was that those with Oxbridge potential receive the most support and attention. This is not the case at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½. I have found that it does not matter about that what the student's potential may be, each student receives the same amount of help to achieve their goals"

Alex

Grades achieved at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: AAA Progressed to: University of Birmingham (Law)

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