Biology
Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems, from microorganisms to mammoths. It is the science of life and looks at the ways organisms function and interact. Biology is a dynamic area which can touch everyone through medical science and scientific developments such as curing genetic diseases, developing drugs, fertility treatments and new foods.
“I’ve always been interested in science – one of my favourite books is James Watson’s Molecular biology of the gene.”
Bill Gates
Course content
- Biological molecules
- Cells
- Organisms exchange substances with their environment
- Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
- Energy transfers in and between organisms
- Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
- Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
- The control of gene expression
What this course leads onto
Students who take A-level Biology can go on to study Veterinary Science, Medicine, Optometry Psychology, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Sports Science, Microbiology, Forensic Science, Biophysics, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany, Zoology, Ecology and Environmental Science and of course, Biology.
Entry requirements
Alongside the general entry requirements to Sixth Form, students must have a grade 7 in all three Triple Sciences or 7,7 or better in Combined Science and have 4 x GCSE (or equivalent) at 9-4