Biology

Entry Requirements

It is expected that students will have a knowledge and understanding of Biology at Grade 6 or above in GCSE Combined Science or Grade 6 and above in single-award Biology. In addition, students are required to have a Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Maths. It is desirable to have a keen interest in the subject and the willingness to do extra reading, as this will assist students greatly with the scope of the topic. A Level key topics: • Biological molecules • Cells • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation, and relationships between organisms • 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