Biology A Level at loch ranza for secondary schools

Fieldwork and reasearch for exam-ready students

Our field studies centre is at a coastal location, within easy reach of rivers, and provides plenty of opportunities to study marine, coastal and fluvial environments.

Our experienced teams run the skills-based residential course your group needs, designed to meet your exam board specifications, our study course leaders provide all the support they need while carrying out their investigations.

Activities

The PGL Adventure Bonus
Choose from our popular on-site adventure activities, such as zip wire, giant swing, trapeze, climbing and abseiling, to complement your study sessions and tailor-make your course to your requirements.

Select an activity for a full description

A typical itinerary for this course

Monday - Friday (5 days / 4 nights)

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
07.00-09.00   Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
09.00-12.00   Full day:
Psammoseral Succession		 Full day:
Marine Zonation		 Full day:
Stream Ecology		 Half day:
Follow-up session
12.00-14.00   Packed lunch Packed lunch Packed lunch Lunch on centre
14.00-17.00   Full day:
Psammoseral Succession		 Full day:
Marine Zonation		 Full day:
Stream Ecology		 Depart centre
17.00-19.00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner  
19.00-21.00 Evening Activities
Archery Tag		 Follow-up session Follow-up session Follow-up session  

Monday - Wednesday (3 days / 2 nights)

MondayTuesdayWednesday

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday
07.00-09.00   Breakfast Breakfast
09.00-12.00   Full day:
Psammoseral Succession		 Half day:
Marine Zonation
12.00-14.00 Arrive and unpack Packed lunch Packed lunch
14.00-17.00 Half day:
Stream Ecology		 Full day:
Psammoseral Succession		 Depart straight from excursion
17.00-19.00 Dinner Dinner and free time  
19.00-21.00 Follow-up session Follow-up session  

Wednesday - Friday (3 days / 2 nights)

WednesdayThursdayFriday

  Wednesday Thursday Friday
07.00-09.00   Breakfast Breakfast
09.00-12.00   Full day:
Marine Zonation		 Half day:
Stream Ecology
12.00-14.00 Arrive and unpack Packed lunch Packed lunch
14.00-17.00 Half day:
Psammoseral Succession		 Full day:
Marine Zonation		 Depart straight from excursion
17.00-19.00 Dinner Dinner and free time  
19.00-21.00 Follow-up session Follow-up session  

Friday - Sunday (2 night weekend)

FridaySaturdaySunday

  Friday Saturday Sunday
07.00-09.00   Breakfast Breakfast
09.00-12.00   Full day:
Stream Ecology		 Full day:
Psammoseral Succession
12.00-14.00   Packed lunch Packed lunch
14.00-17.00   Full day:
Stream Ecology		 Full day:
Psammoseral Succession
17.00-19.00 Dinner Dinner Dinner
19.00-21.00 Evening Activities
Campfire		 Follow-up session Depart centre

Friday - Monday (3 night weekend)

FridaySaturdaySundayMonday

  Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
07.00-09.00   Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
09.00-12.00   Full day:
Stream Ecology		 Full day:
Psammoseral Succession		 Half day:
Marine Zonation
12.00-14.00   Packed lunch Packed lunch Packed lunch
14.00-17.00   Full day:
Stream Ecology		 Full day:
Psammoseral Succession		 Depart straight from excursion
17.00-19.00 Dinner and free time Dinner and free time Dinner and free time  
19.00-21.00 Evening Activities
PGL Tournament		 Follow-up session Follow-up session  

Focus on study or add PGL adventure activities to break up the day.
See our list of activities >

Facilities

  • Classrooms, all with ceiling-mounted projectors and PC's
  • Teachers’ lounge
  • IT facilities
  • Drying room
  • Shop
  • Group common room - including TV, video, table tennis and pool table

Accommodation

  • Students - Dormitories and smaller shared rooms close to shower and toilet facilities
  • Teachers - Single or twin rooms, mostly en suite

What to do next?

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