Biology

Course summary

Biology is an exciting area of study at the moment with a growing interest and focus on genetic engineering, gene technology, stem cell research, the human genome, medicine, and environmental issues, there has never been a more exciting time to become a Biologist and the AQA course in Biology offers an excellent way in. The new specification has resulted in a slimmed-down assessment structure that takes on board the changes already brought in at GCSE for Science. AS Biology The AQA specification for AS Biology will cover the following topics. 1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. Exchange of substances 4. Genetic information and variation A2 Biology The AQA specification for A2 Biology will in addition to the areas covered in AS cover the following topics. 1. Energy transfers 2. Responding to stimuli 3. Population genetics and evolution 4. The control of gene expression