Biology

Course summary

If you are interested in how the natural world works; from what is going on inside your own body, to how animals act in the wild, then A Level Biology is for you. We follow the AQA A-Level Biology course and study topics such as cells, genetics, and ecology. Practical investigations are conducted both in the lab and outside; including a field trip to study coastal habitats. What will I learn? You will learn about some of the latest scientific discoveries, e.g. epigenetics, and will use a variety of biological equipment in your studies. The course builds on GCSE knowledge and skills but goes into much greater scientific detail, so be prepared to apply yourself and work hard. There is also significant mathematical content, so students need strong mathematical depth. Year 12 ● Biological molecules, cells, and organisms exchange substances with their environment. ● Genetic information, variation, and relationships between organisms. Year 13 ● Energy transfers in and between organisms. ● Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environment. ● Genetics, populations, evolution, and ecosystems. ● The control of gene expression.