1. A2 Introduction What was the best part about AS Biology? What was the worst part about AS Biology? 11/03/2016 1

2. A2 Level Biology BIOL4: Biology and Disease 16.67% /75 marks, 100 UMS marks 6-9 short answer q’s, 2 longer q’s (a short comprehension and a short structured essay) 90 mins in January BIOL5: The Variety of Living Organisms 23.33% /100 marks, 140 UMS 8-10 short answer q’s, plus 2 longer q’s, data, and a synoptic essay. 135 mins in June BIOL6: ISA 10% Practical skills /6 Exam /44 2

3. Important Dates! BIOL4 Exam Fri 11 th January 2013 pm BIOL5 Exam Thurs 17 th June 2013 pm Resits: BIOL1 Weds 9 th January 2013 am BIOL2 Tues 15 th January 2013 pm 3

4. Where Do We Go From Here? 11/03/20164

5. Where Do We Go From Here? 11/03/20165 UMSAS ( / 300) A2 ( / 600) Biol 1 & 4 ( / 100) Biol 3T & 6T ( / 60) 480 270 = A* 80A 48A 480-A 70B 42B 420-B 60C 36C 360-C 50D 30D 300AD 40E 24E 240AE 210BU Biol 2 & 5 ( / 140) 180CU 150DU 112A ALPS A2 Target 120EU 98B 84C 70D 56E

6. Help! Ask another student Ask another teacher Start a ‘study club’ ! (especially for resits) Buy the A2 textbook and read it plus bring it to lessons www.misslongscience.pbwiki.com (side menu on right, Year 13 folder, BIOL4, click on documents) 6

7. Personal Statements Include such things as: Events from your education/career to date that make you especially suited to the job (including volunteer work/work experience): it is important to be able to write about these events enthusiastically What it is about the job that especially attracts you to it The skills/knowledge base you have that is relevant to the job What is the unique contribution you can make to the university/company? Check online for their mission statement and refer to that when describing how you can contribute Refer directly to the job description using the same language and then relate that to your own experiences What are your career aims? You might have to be creative here! Tailor your answer to the job you’re applying for and make it seem as though you are desperate to pursue a career in that area! However, try to make your statement as honest as possible; you want to come across as a real person and not simply parroting what you think the employers want to hear. 11/03/20167