Biology

Course summary

If you enjoy learning about life and living organisms and want to delve deeper into concepts that you have been introduced to at GCSE, from biochemistry and cell biology to behavior and ecology, then this course will offer you an exciting and challenging area of study. Biology encompasses the cellular basis of living things, the transformation of energy that underlies the activities of life, and the genetic basis for inheritance in organisms. You will study the evolutionary relationships between organisms and the diversity of life on Earth, including microorganisms, plants, animals, and fungi. A Level of Biology is a highly respected qualification that is valued for many degree subjects and by employers worldwide. If you aspire to study biology or a biology-related subject at university, it is recommended that you also study A-Level Chemistry, as together these broaden your options. Biology opens up a wide range of opportunities for university-level study, including, but not limited to, medicine, nursing, dentistry, physiotherapy, veterinary science, zoology, radiography, agriculture and horticulture, marine biology, biochemistry, genetics, dietetics, nutrition, applied biology, botany, forensic science.