BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY A LEVEL

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

In the first year of the course, you will study biochemistry, cells, and development as well as gas exchange and transport in both plants and animals. You will also study the environment, how variation helps species to survive and look at Darwin’s work.

In the second year you will add knowledge of photosynthesis and respiration, energy transfer, the nervous system, homeostasis, genetics, and gene technology. Biology is best combined with at least one other mathematical or scientific subject, including psychology, to develop a core range of skills.

Biology is an essential qualification for several health-related courses. It also develops valuable practical and problem-solving skills that are useful for employment and higher education.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER THE COURSE? KEY INFORMATION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Five GCSEs at grades 9-5 including maths and English, plus 2 science GCSEs at grade 6

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two years

ASSESSMENT: Exams held at the end of the second year. Also practical reports completed over the two-year programme

TYPE OF COURSE: A Level