Biology

Course summary

A level Biology is the study of life and the world around us. You will learn about a wide range of topics from molecular Biology to the study of ecosystems and from micro organisms to mammals. It offers the opportunity to examine the background to areas such as GM foods, conservation of species, cloning and vaccines. The skills acquired in the study of Biology equip students for a variety of careers as well as higher education courses. The course will also ensure a thorough grounding in scientific techniques and the ability to analyse data and evaluate experiments.