What is an AEA in biology?

The AEA in biology and biology (human) should provide a sense of achievement and a stimulating challenge by encouraging students to:

• show awareness of, and think critically about, the role and value of biology in society
• apply biological concepts to novel situations and propose solutions to biological problems
• use biological knowledge and skills to demonstrate a greater depth of understanding of the material within the Advanced GCE
• bring together and use knowledge of the ways in which different areas of biology relate to each other
• communicate knowledge and understanding of biology effectively.

The AEA qualifications:

• will be included in the UCAS tariff from 2006
• are based on Advanced GCE subject criteria
• test depth of understanding and ability to think critically and creatively
• test connections between different elements of the subject
• require no additional teaching or resources.

All AEAs will have a 100 per cent external assessment.