Biology

Course summary

This course encourages candidates to develop their interest in and enthusiasm for biology, including developing an interest in further study and careers in biology. Candidates will appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. Candidates will demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of How Science Works as well as develop essential knowledge of different areas of biology and how they relate to each other. This course provides several opportunities for candidates to develop and learn outside the confines of the classroom. Enrichment: Biology students will be expected to take the opportunity to attend a range of evening lectures at London Universities. In addition to this they will be given the opportunity to attend our STEM careers day where they can network with science professionals to gain work placement opportunities. The department has strong links with both Imperial and Kings College allowing our pupils opportunities to gain places on mentoring programmes and summer schools. It is recommended to study Biology with A level Chemistry to access most of the biological options at university, including: Biological Science, Chemistry, Sport-Science or Psychology at degree level, or any one of the medical professions.