Biology

Course summary

Biology involves the study of a wide range of topics ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and from microorganisms to mammals. It offers the opportunity to examine the background to areas such as GM foods,conservation of species, cloning, vaccines and 'factory farming'. The skills acquired in the study of Biology equip students for a variety of careers in the health and clinical professions as well as biologically related higher education courses. Other students use Biology as a valuable subject to take them on to a wide variety of other further and higher education courses.