The Grammar School for Girls Wilmington

What is AS/A2 SNAB?

In SNAB you study biology through real-life contexts.  It uses these real life cases to study the biological principles needed to understand what has happened.  It is no less rigorous than Biology, but it offers a different approach to the way the material is delivered.

How long is the course?

The full Advanced Level qualification is a two year course which consists of the AS + A2 courses.

What qualifications do I need?

Five or more GCSEs at grade C and above plus, preferably, at least grade BB in dual award science or a grade B in the biology part of above.

What will I study?

You will undertake the following sections of study:

Year 12 (AS) Topics
1. Lifestyle, health and risks

2. Genes and Health

3. Voice of the genome

4. Plants and climate change

Year 13 (A2) Topics
5.On the Wildside

6. Infection, immunity and forensics

7. Run for your life

8.Grey matter

What else is involved?

A one-week residential field course (Cost approximately £200.00).

How will I be assessed?
AS LEVEL

Unit             Time allocated                    % of final grade

                                                             AS       A2

1:                     1¿   hours                      30        15

2:                     1¿   hours                      40        20

3 Paper 2:         Practical work review

   Paper 1:         Visit                              30        15                                                           

A2 LEVEL

Unit                         Time allocated            % of final grade

4:                             1¿   hours                    15

5 Paper 1:              1     hour                       

      Paper 2               Investigation                  20

6:                              2      hours                    15

What other subjects can I study?

SNABBiology goes well with many subjects, particularly the other sciences, mathematics, geography, textiles, food and physical education. If you want to study Biology at University you must have AS Chemistry.

What career and higher education opportunities are open to me?

Opportunities for careers in Biology have never been better. Degrees could include Medicine, Dentistry, the caring professions, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Botany. The list is almost endless.