Higher Level Diploma in Biology

Course summary

Biology is the study of life. Students will develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works and how different areas of biology relate to each other. Topics covered include: The Core – This compromises a number of topics, including cell biology; Molecular biology; ecology; evolution and biodiversity; and human physiology. This body of knowledge together with scientific methods and techniques allows you to analyse, evaluate and generate scientific information. Additional Higher Qualification – The material extends on the ideas encountered in the core topics and includes nucleic acids, metabolism, cell respiration, plant biology, genetics and evolution and animal physiology.