Description
This A Level International Marine Science Course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain a knowledge and understanding of this subject or for anyone who wishes to study at a higher level at University and gain UCAS points. You will also find this course extremely valuable if you are looking for a progression route for further training whilst employed.
Students use Cambridge International AS & A Levels to gain places at leading universities worldwide including the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Egypt, Jordan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain.
Our courses at International Home Study allow our students to work at their own pace and we work to ensure all our student’s needs are met. Our resources will cover the requirements of the course making sure you stay on track with the subject you choose.
International Marine Science Course exams can be taken in June and November (Also March for India)
Support
The course will be delivered online including Tutor Support for two years. All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course. Postal assignments cannot be accepted without prior permission from the tutor and you must have access to email in order to contact your Tutor.
Throughout your course, you'll have the support of a Tutor to guide you. Additionally, you can reach out to the Student Support Team for help with any other questions you may have. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
Assessment for International Marine Science Course
The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. You will also have access to a range of online resources.
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at an approved centre when an examination forms part of the course. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.
Whats included?
Students will be provided with logins for the student portal where they will find all the study materials they need to complete their course. They will also be provided with an e-textbook to assist them in completing their assignments.
Students will be provided with a Tutor who will help guide them through their course, and their Tutor will expect them to submit a number of assignments in order that their progress can be monitored. These assignments will be graded for them and feedback provided. You will also be able to ask the Tutor any questions about the course or for more help if needed. Once their course has been completed, they will then be allocated practice exam papers to ensure that they are familiar with the procedure and layout of their exams. Learners will be expected to complete these under exam conditions (i.e.. stick to the time scales allowed and try to find somewhere quiet), their Tutor can then provide them with a grade and feedback. More practice papers can be provided if required.
Fees
Course fees for payment in full include:
- Assessment and feedback on all assignments.
- Access to your personal Tutor via our online portal.
- Access to a range of online resources, student materials, assessments, assignments, eBooks etc
- Practice exam papers to prepare you for the real thing.
- Help with UCAS application if attending University.
- Tutor references and predicted grades once a satisfactory amount of work has been completed.
- Help finding an exam centre for you to sit your exam.
Cambridge Exam Board
Awarding Body: Cambridge
Course Code: 9693
Exams: June and November
Study Hours: 300 – 360 hours
This A’ Level Marine Science Course will provide a coherent and stimulating introduction to the science of the marine environment. The content of the AS part of the course concentrates on the scientific study of the sea and its ecosystems, while the Cambridge International A Level part of the course concentrates on human activities that depend on the sea and have an impact on it.
The course will foster creative thinking and problem-solving skills, which are transferable to any future career path.
The key concepts for Cambridge International AS & A Level Marine Science are:
Observation and experiment
The scientific process of observation and enquiry, experimentation and fieldwork are fundamental to marine science.
The science of water
Water is the key component of the oceans and an understanding of water at a molecular level underpins concepts such as salinity, pressure, density and the availability of key gases and nutrients, which in turn affect the distribution and abundance of living organisms.
Forming and shaping the ocean floor and coastlines
Dynamic interactions between the lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere lead to the development of diverse marine habitats, which are subject to ongoing changes.
Organisms in their environment
The marine biome is the largest biome on the planet and contains many diverse habitats, within which organisms interact with the biotic and abiotic environment. The morphology, physiology and behaviour of organisms are adapted to niches within these habitats. By understanding this diversity, students will have a greater appreciation of the marine environment and the need for its conservation.
Human influences in local and global contexts
Human activities may have a local and global impact. The exploitation of marine resources and the disposal of waste in and around our oceans must be managed if our use of the oceans is to be sustainable for future generations.
Modules:
Candidates for Cambridge International AS Level Marine Science study the following topics:
- Water
- Particle theory and bonding
- Solubility in water
- Density and pressure
- Earth processes
- Tectonic processes
- Weathering, erosion and sedimentation
- Tides and ocean currents
- Interactions in marine ecosystems
- Interactions
- Feeding relationships
- Nutrient cycles
- Classification and biodiversity
- The classification of marine organisms
- Key groups of marine organisms
- Biodiversity
- Populations and sampling techniques
- Examples of marine ecosystems
- The open ocean
- The tropical coral reef
- The rocky shore
- The sandy shore
- The mangrove forest
AS Level candidates also study practical skills.
Candidates for Cambridge International A Level Marine Science study the AS topics and the following topics:
- Physiology of marine organisms
- General cell structure
- Movement of substances
- Gas exchange
- Osmoregulation
- Energy
- Photosynthesis
- Chemosynthesis
- Respiration
- Fisheries for the future
- Life cycles
- Sustainable fisheries
- Marine aquaculture
- Human impacts on marine ecosystems
- Ecological impacts of human activities
- Global warming and its impact
- Ocean acidification
- Conservation of marine ecosystems
A Level candidates also study practical skills.
Exam Papers
Paper 1: AS Level Theory
Written Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
Availability: June and November
Assessment overview: Structured and free-response questions based on the AS Level syllabus
75 marks
Paper 2: Data response: AS Level data- handling and investigative skills
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Availability: June and November
Assessment overview: Structured questions based on the AS level syllabus
75 marks
Paper 3: A Level Theory
Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
Availability: June and November
Assessment overview: Structured and free-response questions based on the A Level syllabus but knowledge of the AS Level syllabus content may be required.
75 marks
Paper 4: A Level Data- handling and investigative skills
Practical examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
Availability: June and November
Assessment overview: Structured questions based on the A Level syllabus but knowledge of the AS Level syllabus content may be required.
75 marks