Biology

Course summary

Biology is described as the ‘Science of Life’ and biologists work in many different and diverse fields. Including cell biology, medicine, food production and ecology. The Biology course is divided into six modules covering topics including cell biology, biochemistry, DNA structure, function and cell division, gas exchange in animals and transport in plants and animals, disease and the immune response. You will study ecology, classification, and the biodiversity of the living world. The early work on biomolecules, the chemicals of life, will lead to later work on the biochemistry of photosynthesis and respiration. You will learn about genetic inheritance, control of gene expression, gene technology, cloning and biotechnology, and ecology.