Biology

Course summary

Biology A-level will give you the skills to make connections and associations with all living things around you. Biology literally means the study of life – and if that’s not important, what is? Being such a broad topic, you’re bound to find a specific area of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. AS – Year 1: 1. Biological molecules. 2. Cells. 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment. 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. A-Level – Year 2: 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.