Biology

Course summary

How do we start to conserve an endangered species? What is happening inside your body when you eat your breakfast or run for the school bus? What will you find inside a cell? How do your genes make you unique? Where does your urine come from? Find out all of the answers to these questions (and many more) in A Level Biology. If you have a good general understanding of science and an urge to find out more about the living world around you, A Level Biology could be for you. During Year 12 you will learn the important basics of biology, including cells, biochemistry and biodiversity. In Year 13, we study specific systems in much more detail. To enhance your learning and experience biology in the real world, we will visit several local places and organisations including the Yorkshire Wildlife Park to find out how they conserve their animals, both locally and internationally, to complete ecological experiments that are not possible within a school setting. You will also have the opportunity to develop your research skills by completing a series of independent projects throughout the course, in which you study specific areas of biology and apply them to examples of your choice.