Biology

Course summary

Biology is the study of life. It is a fascinating study of how the bodies of plants, animals including humans and micro organisms work and how they interact between each other and their environment. This is an exciting time to study Biology and every day there is a news story of some issue or discovery important to our lives. The many advances that are now being made in medicine, cell biology, gene technology and many other areas make it a dynamic and progressive subject. Students who choose Biology will perform practical experiments with a big emphasis on gaining experience and skills. Find out how heart disease happens and is treated, how genes work in cells and discuss issues raised by this technology. Understand how forensic scientists determine cause of death or identify a dead person. And much more. Students can look forward to a residential field trip in the second year. Thinking about A level choices means thinking about your future and Biology represents a good bridging subject between the sciences and all other subjects. thus keeping options open but gaining new skills in a Science. You will need to be well organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently and most importantly be enthusiastic about Biology and the related subjects. You are expected to read around and further research the subject, allowing for a far deeper understanding. There is a compulsory residential field trip allowing for the completion of parts of the essential practical endorsement.