Biology

Course summary

Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and microorganisms. Biology is never far from the headlines, whether it’s advancements in sequencing the human genome which means finding treatments for many life limiting diseases is closer than ever before, the effects our growing population has on the Earth and the need to manage the conflict between human needs and conservation, as well as our developing understanding of how stem cells become specialised. Biologists are concerned with all these issues and many more. They work in the fields of cell biology, medicine, food production and ecology and the work they do is vital to us all. Biology A-level is a great choice for anybody interested in a career in health and clinical professions, such as Medicine Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Audiology, Optometry, Nursing, Zoology, Marine Biology, or Forensic Science. The skills you will learn are transferable and many students go on to professions such as Computing, Accountancy and Teaching