AS and A LEVEL Examination Board: OCR
We offer As and A level qualifications in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Biology A
A Level Specification code: H420
AS Level Specification code: H020
A Level in Biology A allows pupils to develop relevant practical skills alongside essential knowledge and understanding of a range of biological concepts and scientific methods. Biological mathematics and problem-solving skills are integrated into teaching and learning.
The content is in six modules:
Module 1: Development of practical skills in biology
Module 2: Foundations in biology
Module 3: Exchange and transport
Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease
Module 5: Communication, homeostasis and energy
Module 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems
AS Level Biology covers modules 1 to 4 only.
Chemistry A
A Level Specification code: H432
AS Level Specification code: H032
The A Level Chemistry A qualification is a content-led course designed to develop theoretical and practical chemistry skills, knowledge and understanding.
The content is in six modules:
Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry
Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry
Module 3 – Periodic table and energy
Module 4 – Core organic chemistry
Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements
Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis
AS Level covers modules 1 to 4 only.
Physics A
A Level Specification code: H556
AS Level Specification code: H156
A Level Physics enables pupils to build on their knowledge of the laws of physics, applying their understanding to solve problems on topics ranging from subatomic particles to the entire universe. They also have the opportunity to develop all the relevant practical skills.
The content is in six modules:
Module 1: Development of practical skills in physics
Module 2: Foundations in physics
Module 3: Forces and motion
Module 4: Electrons, waves and photons
Module 5: Newtonian world and astrophysics
Module 6: Particles and medical physics
AS Level Physics covers modules 1 to 4 only.
In all three A level courses pupils gain practical skills throughout the course. These are assessed in the written examinations and in the practical endorsement which is reported separately on the examination certificate.
