AS/A2 LEVELS BIOLOGY
Why study Biology? Why do some people get colds all the time and others don’t? How do scientists isolate genes from one organism and transfer them to another? How can your heart beat without you telling it to do so? How do scientists know the fine details of cells? If you would like to know the answers then A-level Biology is for you.
What do I study? Year 1 (AS) Consists of three units – two theoretical and one practical. These will cover basic biological concepts such as cells, biological molecules, enzymes, exchange and transport as well as biodiversity, variation and evolution.
Year 2 (A2) Consists of three units – two theoretical and one practical. These will cover human physiology such as homeostasis, excretion and response as well as more modern aspects of biology such as biotechnology.
Where does Biology take me? Biology is a recognised academic subject and can lead on to careers in Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Forestry, Marine Biology, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, as well as opportunities with many industrial, scientific and government laboratories and organisations. It is also useful for teaching. There are many other non-scientific careers for which Biology may be useful.
What do I need? Core and Additional Sciences or Triple Sciences grade B or better plus grade C in Maths and good communication skills. Any student considering pursuing a Biological career should also do Chemistry at least to AS level.
APPLIED BUSINESS STUDIES
Why study Applied Business? An Applied Business Course is a two tier qualification containing both AS and A2 units. This course offers students flexibility to pursue a qualification which covers key areas of business through completing portfolios and carrying out external assessment.
What do I study? The AS is made up of three core units, two portfolios and one external assessment. The A2 is made up of two core units, one portfolio and one external assessment and an optional unit.
All students take the three core units at AS level:
Unit 1: Creating a Marketing Proposal - Portfolio This unit requires students to undertake an investigation into a medium to large sized business in order to produce a marketing proposal. Students will consider marketing objectives, functional areas of a business and their supporting role, how to undertake market research and use market findings, the marketing mix and develop their presentation skills.
Students are expected to look at the current product portfolio of their selected business and choose an appropriate new product or service which they will have to launch. Students will then be required to undertake detailed market research in order to create their marketing proposal.
Unit 2: Recruitment in the Workplace - Portfolio Whether a student starts working for a business or becomes self employed, this unit will give them a valuable insight into how businesses recruit, select, retain and manage one of their key resources – people. Students will investigate the primary roles and functions of a human resources department in a medium to large company.
Students will produce a report showing how they have set about recruiting and selecting an individual for a particular job role, as well as producing an induction and motivational programme for the chosen job role and successful applicant.
Unit 3: Understanding the Business Environment - Externally assessed This unit will enable students to investigate the business environment and analyse its impact on the decision making process. Students will consider the internal factors involved in the decision making of a business, primarily on the financial elements within an organisation, the type of business ownership, internal stakeholders and the impact of technology on business decision making.
Where does Applied Business take me? Students with A2 Applied Business will have access to a wide range of possible career and Higher Education opportunities. You will learn and use a variety of transferable skills throughout the course. These include the important business skills of decision making and business planning.
Applied Business combines well with a range of Social Science, Humanities and Mathematics subjects. You could go on to Higher Education courses in Business, Economics, Law, Management and Accountancy.
What do I need? You will need to have an interest in current affairs and the world of business in general, but it is not necessary to have studied Business before. Students should have at least one B and four C grades at GCSE level including English and Maths.
BUSINESS STUDIES
Why study Business Studies? AS/A2 Business Studies will give you the opportunity to study many aspects of commercial life and real-life business scenarios. It has a practical focus which will enable you to look at businesses with a critical eye. The variety of topics studied is looked upon favourably by universities and employers and the subject sits well alongside the study of most other A-level subjects.
What do I study? Year 1 (AS) Unit 1: Planning and Financing a Business • starting a business • financial planning
Unit 2: Managing a Business • finance • people in business • operations management • marketing and the competitive environment
Year 2 (A2) Unit 3: Strategies for Success • financial strategies and accounts • marketing strategies • operations strategies • human resources strategies
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