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This combination package includes both A-Level Biology & Chemistry. In our experience, students looking to study “the sciences” will quite often opt for both Biology and Chemistry. This allows learners to take both at a discounted rate. Two Separate courses, two separate qualifications.
This course package is also available as a Fast Track A Level Biology & Chemistry option allowing learners to complete in under a year.
Still have questions? Visit our A Level FAQ’s
A-Level Biology – 8 Units
Topic 1: Biological molecules
Topic 2: Cells
Topic 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment
Topic 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
Topic 5: Energy transfers in and between organisms
Topic 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
Topic 7: Genetic populations, evolution and ecosystems
Topic 8: The control of gene expressions
A-Level Chemistry – 3 Units
Physical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
View Official A-Level Biology AQA specification here
View official A-Level Chemistry AQA specification here
There are no previous qualifications required to register for this course.
Both courses come with 24 months of support included:
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – 360 Hours per course
Total Qualification Time (TQT) – 700 Hours per course
All learners have access to a qualified tutor via email for the stated support period. In addition to this, you are able to speak to our support team via telephone with any query you may have relating your course.
Our tutors and support team have years of experience in delivering online and distance learning courses. If you require help, then we are only a phone call away.
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
The AQA A-Level Chemistry exam is available in May/June each year. It is assessed over 3 exam papers:
Paper 1 7405/1 – 2-hour exam
Paper 2 7405/2 – 2-hour exam
Paper 3 7405/3 – 2-hour exam
Optional practical assessment – It is possible for students to receive both qualifications without completing the practical assessment. Your certificate will state you have not completed this and can harm your chances of gaining a place at university or getting a job.
Practical Assessment
Your A-Level Biology grade will be based on your written examinations. However, in order to receive your A-Level, you must also undergo a separate endorsement of 12 practical skills. These are listed below:
Your A-Level Chemistry grade will be based on your written examinations. However, in order to receive your A-Level, you must also undergo a separate endorsement of 6 practical skills. These are listed below:
Make up a volumetric solution and carry out a simple acid-base titration
Measurement of an enthalpy change
Investigation of how the rate of a reaction changes with temperature
Carry out simple test-tube reactions to identify: cations – Group 2, NH4+ anions – Group 7 (halide ions), OH–, CO3 2–, SO4 2–
Distillation of a product from a reaction
Tests for alcohol, aldehyde, alkene and carboxylic acid
As a private candidate, it is the students responsibility to arrange their own examinations and practical assessment if required. This is not part of the service offered by UK Open College.
This should be done prior to enrolment with us. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the necessary arrangements in place & confirmed. This is very easy to do but you need to book in advanced to avoid late booking fees. We estimate between £300.-£500 per subject (Not per paper)
Fees for these services can vary hugely from centre to centre. It may be worth travelling out of area. (It’s worth it)
You can view a list of official AQA approved examination centres here
You can also try www.tutorsandexams.uk who have a number of centres located across the UK. They deal with private candidates all the time and will be happy to help with booking if required.
The later you leave it to arrange, the more expensive it can be. At times, it can be impossible to arrange so plan ahead. (6 months minimum recommended)
Your contract with us is for the course and support only. We will not refund you outside of the 14 day cooling off period if you have not confirmed these arrangements with your selected centre.
Enquire & confirm with your chosen centre, do not leave it to chance!
When arranging your examinations with your chosen exam centre, please check they offer this service if required. Not all of them do, so check. Practical assessments tend to be arranged in the spring a few months prior to written exams. Please plan well in advance!
You may wish to try www.tutorsandexams.uk who offer a service for both practical and written exams. They have several locations across the UK too. Please be prepared to travel. The rewards far out way the inconvenience of a train journey or trip up the motorway. You can expect to pay up to £1000.00 for the 4 day practical prep and assessment. These are done over a 4 day period where you are taught and assessed at the same time.
Examination boards state that candidates are expected to have completed 12 practicals for the practical endorsement in addition to the three written examination papers. The practical’s do not count towards the final grade but the content of paper 3 is based on them. Three full practical days are preceded by a compulsory lab experience day.
The lab familiarisation, held on Day 1 is primarily for candidates to learn how to handle equipment safely and to know what is expected from them. It will also provide an ideal opportunity to speak to the teachers and learn about the requirements of CPAC. Day 1 will also include the first practical. Day 2 will cover three practicals and Days 3 & 4 will cover four practicals each.
Further details on A Level Practicals can be found here.
All of our A Levels will provide you with UCAS points upon successful completion of your examinations. The amount you receive will depend on the grade achieved as detailed below. Tutors can also provide predicted grades for university based on your completed assessments within the course for a fee of £60.00. This is a one off fee regardless of how many subjects are taken. For example: If you have taken 3 A level Subjects you only pay the £60.00 once (Not per Subject)
The majority of our A Levels will require a minimum of 3 completed assignments and correspondence to provide a predicted grade. We would advise you register for your course 3 months in advance of when you need a predicted grade for. Eg: if you require a predicted grade for January, then you should enrol in Sept and aim to compete the 3 tutor marked assessments by December.
| GRADE ACHIEVED | UCAS POINTS AWARDED |
| A* | 56 |
| A | 48 |
| B | 40 |
| C | 32 |
| D | 24 |
| E | 16 |
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Once course access has been provided you have 14 days to ensure this course meets your needs and requirements. If you are not happy for any reason at all, simply email our accounts department with your request to cancel on [email protected]. We will offer a full refund. No questions asked !
Please note: Any request to cancel outside the 14 days cancellation period will be declined. We will not refund you under any circumstances outside of the legal 14 day cooling off period. If you have opted to finance your course with Paypal or Clearpay finance you are legally obliged to pay the balance of your fees once the 14 day period expires.
Our full T’s & C’s can be viewed here.
