Biology

Course summary

In recent years many A-level Biologists have gone on to study Biology in some way at university, for example, our past students are currently studying medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, biochemistry, midwifery, pharmacology, pharmacy, marine biology, and nursing. Biology involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to ecosystems and from microorganisms to human populations. Biology is never far from the headlines and the A-level specification reflects recent developments in the subject such as genetic engineering, stem cell research and epidemiology. It is considered by universities to be a challenging and rigorous academic subject. In year 12 the Biology course covers 4 topics: ● Biological Molecules ● Cells ● Organisms exchange substances with their environment ● Genetic information, variation, and relationships between organisms In year 13 the Biology course covers a further 4 topics: ● Energy transfers in and between organisms ● Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments ● Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems ● The control of gene expression