Biology

Course summary

In Year 1, you will cover the core principles of the course, starting with the biological molecules essential for life, cells and cellular transport, exchange systems, genetics, DNA and biodiversity. In Year 2 you extend it further, studying the principles of energy transfers in organisms, how the nervous system functions, how muscles work, genetics and inheritance, cancer, stem cells and genetic technologies. Interwoven within the lesson sequences are core required practical’s that allow you the opportunity to develop your laboratory skills and enjoy investigating the principles that you have studied. Some of the practical topics covered include osmosis, diffusion, dissections of hearts, fish and insects, photosynthesis, respiration, animal behaviour, sampling populations, bacterial growth, glucose urine levels, as well as many more. You will be taught key numerical and working scientifically skills to prepare for the exam. Students are given lots of exam practice.