Biology A Level

Course Highlights:
A trip to London Zoo
Visit from Professor Robert Winston to talk about science and ethics.

Desirable skills:
An analytical approach
A desire to learn above and beyond the curriculum
Interest in a biological career.

Other subjects that work well with this course are:

• Chemistry
• Physics
• Psychology
• English

Why study Biology at A Level?
The course delivers a combination of content and skills that will prepare students for further study in areas such as Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Zoology, Marine Biology and Biomedical Science. A Biology A Level will demonstrate the ability for critical thinking and problem solving.
The students joining the course should be inquisitive and keen to read about science and technology as well as having an enthusiastic approach to natural sciences.

Course overview

• Biological molecules
• Cells
• Organism exchange substances and their environment
• Genetic information, variation and relationship with organisms
• Energy transfers in and between organisms
• Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
• Genetics, populations, evolution and eco-systems
• The control or gene expression

Students studying Biology will:

• Have a chance to benefit from quality teaching from an excellent Biology department
• Explore issues in genetics, genetic engineering and environmental issues
• Investigate different aspects of animal and plant biology
• Apply knowledge to current situations and relative topics such as genetic engineering.

Progression routes and future careers

• Some of the skills learned are maths and essay writing and analytical skills.
• Biology, Medicine, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Studies are possible career paths.
• Students have gone on to study a variety of subjects including Medicine, Biology and Journalism.