Biology

Course summary

Why should I study Biology? Biology plays an important role in understanding all forms of life and the interactions between them. Biologists are scientists who study the natural world and all the living things in it; from the largest mammals down to our very own microscopic DNA. Biologists use this knowledge to try to stop the spread of disease, discover natural resources, improve medicines and healthcare, carry out conservation work and establish the true impacts of human actions on our biodiverse world. Studying biology develops your understanding of the subject but also develops many transferable skills: • practical and investigative skills • problem solving • organisation • analytical skills • decision making • mathematical skills • research, referencing and reporting What does the course look like? Content is split into six teaching modules: Module 1: Development of practical skills in biology Module 2: Foundations in biology Module 3: Exchange and transport Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease Module 5: Communication, homeostasis and energy Module 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems