Online A Level Biology | AQA

This course will teach you the AQA A-Level Biology syllabus (7402). You'll study 8 units:

• Biological Molecules
• Cells
• Organisms Exchange Substances With Their Environment
• Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships Between Organisms
• Energy Transfer In and Between Organisms
• Organisms Respond To Changes In Their Internal and External Environments
• Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems
• The Control Of Gene Expression

For a full breakdown of course content, download the A-Level Biology Brochure.

All of your lessons and assessments are available on CloudPort - our Moodle-based learning environment (Moodle VLEs are used by most colleges and universities in the UK).

Start with lesson 1 and work through the course in a linear pathway or choose to jump to the section that you need. Your learning is completely flexible and allows you to set your programme of learning around the skills you need.

Submit assessments as you work through the course. Get instant results and feedback on activities to track your progress. Use these assessments as learning launchpads, allowing you to focus your time on the topics you need to brush up on.

You will have access to all course materials, assessments and tutor support for 24 months from the day of enrolment. Extensions are available for students who wish to study over a longer period.

You are not alone! You will be assigned a personal 1:1 tutor on your day of enrolment. Your tutor will remain by your side, throughout your learning journey until you get qualified. Students can communicate with their tutor in real time using the online messaging system. Student queries are answered within 1 working day. When support is delivered online ALL queries and responses are recorded in your profile so that you can refer back whenever required. This is particularly useful during revision periods.

All tutors are qualified teachers and subject matter specialists who will ensure you have the correct guidance and support when you need it. As a CloudLearn student, you will have unlimited access to tutor support.

CloudLearn courses are structured around formative assessments allowing you to test your knowledge as you work towards qualification. Before taking your exam you will submit a mock exam to give you the practise you need before the big day.

When ready we arrange your exam. We have agreements with exam centres all over the UK. Our students also take advantage of preferential pricing due to the volume of students we channel to exam centres.

As part of your enrolment service package we will make all the arrangements for your final exam. This includes locating a centre and booking the relevant exam/s. Exam fees are additional.

Exams fees can be added to your course when you build your Study Plan. Have a look on our Exams Page for a detailed explanation of this service.

The AQA A-Level Biology exam is available in May/June each year. It is assessed over 3 exam papers:

• Paper 1 7402/1 - 2 hour exam
• Paper 2 7402/2 - 2 hour exam
• Paper 3 7402/3 - 2 hour exam
• *Optional practical endorsement - It is possible for students to receive an A Level Biology qualification without completing the practical endorsement, although your certificate will state you have not completed this and can harm your chances of gaining a place at university or getting a job.

*Is it Optional for Me? Whilst being optional, 15% of your written grade will come from your knowledge of practical elements, so if you are looking to optimise your grade, you would be recommended to consider taking the practical lab assessment. If you plan to study a Science related degree at university it is likely you will require the practical endorsement.

We generally ask that you book written exams at least 6 months in advance, however subjects that includes NEA (A-Level Eng Lit & A-Level History), Practicals (A-Level Sciences), or Fieldwork (A-Level Geography) you are recommended to note the following deadlines for booking and give us at least 8 months booking notice.

Booking deadlines are 5-8 months prior to the exam date.

Booking your exam after the booking deadline will incur late fees (available for one month after deadline) and high late fees (available up until exam entry closure).

Late fee for A-Level Summer Exams start on 1st of February.

High Late fee for A-Level Summer Exams start on 1st March.