Biology

Course summary

Biology A Level builds on the knowledge that you will have already gained at GCSE. The course covers a wide range of topics including cellular biology, genetics, animal physiology, plants, and ecology. You will gain an understanding of the core principles underpinning Biology as well as the latest advances in biological research. You will learn to recognise the value and responsibility of Biology in society. Biology has a direct influence on our lives and to study it is to understand ourselves and the world we live in better. You will learn to open your mind to a greater understanding of how every living thing around us comes to exist and interact with its environment. Advances in medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and many other areas of biology have brought improvements in our quality of life The course covers a wide range of topics including biodiversity; classification and evolution; plant and animal responses; cellular control, cloning and biotechnology; ecosystems and populations; and sustainability. You will gain an understanding of the core principles underpinning Biology as well as the latest advances in biological research. You will develop essential knowledge and an understanding of the concept of Biology and the skills needed for the use of these in new and changing situations. 10% of the Biology paper is maths based, so a good understanding of maths is useful for this A Level. A Level Biology is an excellent basis for further study on a variety of university courses including: Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Veterinary Medicine, Genetics, Forensic Science, Sports Science and Environmental Studies. Careers with Biology include medicine, biomedical scientist, pharmacist, pharmaceutical and ecologist.