LRN International AS and A Level Biology (6011)

This specification provides an overview of the LRN International AS & A Level Biology. It is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers, other educational staff, and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.

Qualification: International AS and A Level

Grading	International A Level: A*, A, B, C, D or E
Assessment	Written Exams and Practical Skills
Guided Learning Hours	180 to 360

What you'll learn

Biological molecules
Cell ultrastructure
Exchange of substan
Disease and immun
Genetic information
Bioenergetics
Coordination in organisms
Energy and ecosystems
Energy and ecosystems

Introduction

This specification provides an overview of the LRN International AS & A Level Biology. It is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers, other educational staff, and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.

Objective

The LRN International AS & A Level Biology is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability, in both practical and theoretical terms, across a range of topics such as biological understanding, cell infrastructure, disease, immunity, genetics, bioenergetics, energy, ecosystems, variations, and evolution.

Mode of Delivery

This qualification has been designed for delivery within centres. Centres will need to demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities, and competence to deliver. Additionally, centres must show they meet LRN’s criteria, including the means, capability, capacity, and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) for their chosen delivery method.

Progression

The LRN International AS & A Level Biology has been designed to accommodate the wide variation in candidates’ backgrounds, education levels, and career goals. Progression opportunities may take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the candidate to progress to:

– A similar Level 3 qualification in Biology;

– LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies;

– A higher level of any qualification – e.g., HNC/HND or Degree;

– Vocationally Related Qualifications.

Breakdown of Assessment Objectives

AO1 – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

– Scientific ideas

– Scientific techniques and procedures

AO2 – Apply knowledge and understanding of:

– Scientific ideas

– Scientific enquiry, techniques, and procedures

AO3 – Analyse information and ideas to:

– Interpret and evaluate

– Make judgments and draw conclusions

– Develop and improve experimental procedures

Assessment

The assessment for this qualification consists of (i) written exam papers and (ii) practical demonstration of skills, both set and marked by the LRN.

Private Candidate

Centres are advised to enroll private candidates only with prior agreement and confirmation from LRN.

Grading

The LRN International A Level will be graded on a six-point scale: A*, A, B, C, D, and E, while the LRN International AS Level will be graded on a five-point scale: A, B, C, D, and E. Candidates who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade E will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.