Biology is the science of life. It involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and from microorganisms to mammoths. We have sequenced the human genome and we know the complete arrangement of the three thousand million bases that make up human DNA. In Kenya 350 people die every day from AIDS and in South East Asia the skies are dark with smoke as the last Bornean rainforests are burned to grow oil palms. Biologists are concerned with all these issues. They work in the fields of cell biology, medicine, food production and ecology... and the work they do is vital to us all. Biology students will need to have an interest in the living world around us. They should be someone who is willing to take charge of their own learning and are able to apply their knowledge to unknown situations Biology is a great choice of subject for people who want a career in health and clinical professions, such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, physiotherapy, pharmacy, optometry, nursing, zoology, marine biology or forensic science. The Biology Specification is made up of eight compulsory units. 1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms 5. Energy transfers in and between organisms 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8. The control of gene expression Along with development of practical skills in biology.
Either GCSE Biology + one other GCSE Science at Grade 6, or Combined Science at Grade 6/6 is required to study A Level Biology
2 x two-hour written exams, each worth 35% of total A Level 1 x two-hour written exam worth 30% of total A Level There are also practical skill assessments throughout the course.
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender of School | Mixed |
| Address | Norlington Road, Leyton, London, E10 6JZ |
Biology is the science of life. It involves the study of a wide range of exciting topics, ranging from molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and from microorganisms to mammoths. We have sequenced the human genome and we know the complete arrangement of the three thousand million bases that make up human DNA. In Kenya 350 people die every day from AIDS and in South East Asia the skies are dark with smoke as the last Bornean rainforests are burned to grow oil palms. Biologists are concerned with all these issues. They work in the fields of cell biology, medicine, food production and ecology... and the work they do is vital to us all. Biology students will need to have an interest in the living world around us. They should be someone who is willing to take charge of their own learning and are able to apply their knowledge to unknown situations Biology is a great choice of subject for people who want a career in health and clinical professions, such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, physiotherapy, pharmacy, optometry, nursing, zoology, marine biology or forensic science. The Biology Specification is made up of eight compulsory units. 1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms 5. Energy transfers in and between organisms 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8. The control of gene expression Along with development of practical skills in biology.
Either GCSE Biology + one other GCSE Science at Grade 6, or Combined Science at Grade 6/6 is required to study A Level Biology
2 x two-hour written exams, each worth 35% of total A Level 1 x two-hour written exam worth 30% of total A Level There are also practical skill assessments throughout the course.
